Although Ambrette Seed Absolute is said to be helpful in blends intended for aches and poor circulation, I tend to reach for Ambrette Seed Absolute most often for its use in natural perfumery and fragrancing.
Aromatically, Ambrette Seed Absolute is a rich, woody, musky oil that is wonderful to work with and experiment with when creating exotic, oriental or masculine blends. It is also said to act as an aphrodisiac.
Several sources mention that Ambrette Seed Absolute may also be helpful for reducing anxiety.
 Ambrette Seed Oil (Absolute) | Botanical Name: Abelmoschus moschatus Common Method of Extraction: Solvent or CO2 Extraction Color: Pale Yellow Consistency: Medium Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Musky, woody, and rich with floral undertones.
Ambrette Seed Absolute Uses: Aches, stiffness, poor blood circulation, low blood pressure, anxiety, depression. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-66.]
Constituents: Ambrettolide, ambrettolic acid, palmitic acid, farnesol. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 70.]
Safety Information:Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using Ambrette Seed Oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 203.]
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