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Botonical Name | : | Bursera Graveolens | |
CAS # | : | 289-632-8 | |
Country of Origin | : | Ecuador | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to light brown liquid and Woody aroma with a hint of citrus. | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.910 to 0.920 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.462 – 1.505 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | d-limonene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Wood | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Although Palo Santo tree originated in the tropical forest region of South Pacific, yet Ecuador is the country where this tree is grown at present. This tree has 80 – 90 years of life span. The locals of Ecuador utilized Palo Santo Oil as perfume at home. This oil was considered as an indispensable part of rituals of persons believed to have magical power of healing. CONSTITUENTS:
The obtained essential oil contains d-limonene. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The top note refreshing fragrance of this oil has strong woody smell that slightly resembles to citrus oils. BLENDS WITH:
Palo Santo Oil can be mixed with all sorts of woody oils, sandal wood and cedar wood extracted oils. COMMON NAMES:
Palo Santo Oil is commonly referred as Bursera graveolens oil. USES:
Palo Santo Essential Oil should be derived from Palo Santo tree that has completed two years. Care needs to be taken to examine whether the wood color of this tree has appeared red or not prior to the extraction of this oil. To be precise, the quality of this essential oil depends on the age of the tree. 
