Boronia 3% Absolute in Jojoba Oil
Boronia 3% Absolute is a classic, rich, flowery, woody perfume. There are also fruit undertones in the aroma which make it fresh as well as earthy and woody. It is ideal to use as a natural perfume. A drop on the finger and then applied to the desired area.
Botanical name Boronia megastigma
Ingredients 3% v/v pure Boronia Absolute (distilled by non chlorinated solvent extraction of the flowers and leaves) in a Jojoba oil (97%) base.
Aroma
Flowery, woody aroma, with fruity undertones.
Benefits
Uplifting, refreshing, energising.
Uses
Use as a perfumes, it is quite rich and long lasting.
Directions and More Uses
Aromatherapy Oil
1 to 2 drops in an oil burner, a couple of drops in a vaporiser, 1 to 2 drops into a bath.
Blend with
Essentially Australia Oils: Eucalyptus Australiana Essential Oil, Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil, Honey Myrtle Essential Oil, Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil, Kimberley Heath Essential Oil
Massage
5 to 8 drops per 100ml of carrier oil.
Other Common Names
Natural Occurrence in Australia
Boronia megastigma grows upto a metre high and is found in south west Western Australia, between Albany and Perth.
Other Information
Boronia was named after 18th century Italian botanist Francesco Borone.
Main Actives of pure Boronia Oil
alpha-pinene
sabinene
delta-3-carene
dihydro beta ionone
dihydro beta ionol
beta-ionone
dodecyl acetate
methyl jasmonate isomer
methyl iso jasmonate
heptadec-8-ene
methyl hydroxy cinnamate.
Precautions
Do not add to baths or spas as the liquid will not disperse very well