Wormwood EO
Naturelle
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Latin name :
Artemisia absinthium
Botanical profile :
Woormwood is a plant of the Asteraceae family and the genus Artemisia. This type includes sagebrush, tarragon or davana.
Geographic origin :
Italy, France, Siberia, Roumania in majority, meanwhile it is possible to find it in the whole Eurasia
Chemotypes :
It is necessary to differentiate several varieties of absinthe.
Artemisia absinthium, otherwise known as Grande Wormwood.
Artemisia pontic, otherwise called Petite Wormwood.
Artemisia ludoviciana, otherwise known as White or Silver Wormwood.
Artemisia absinthium, otherwise known as Grande Wormwood.
Artemisia pontic, otherwise called Petite Wormwood.
Artemisia ludoviciana, otherwise known as White or Silver Wormwood.
Extraction process :
Wormwood is a plant that grows very easily up to 1 meter high. Its leaves change from gray to brown-green in summer. It is an indicator for its harvest. The plant shoot can be optimized by cutting the blooming plants: the plant produces more branches and therefore leaves during the next shoot. Furthermore, given its ephemeral nature, the propagation of a crop can be done by taking plant cuttings.
The absinthe harvest takes place from July to August. During these months, the leafy twigs are mowed and then dried in the shade (to prevent sunburn on the plants) or in the oven for a few hours.
The crushed leaves are steam distilled to collect an essential oil by decantation in a florentine vase.
The essential oil of wormwood contains a high rate of thujones with a toxic effect on the body. Thujones can be removed by reprocessing the oil with a fractional distillation.
The absinthe harvest takes place from July to August. During these months, the leafy twigs are mowed and then dried in the shade (to prevent sunburn on the plants) or in the oven for a few hours.
The crushed leaves are steam distilled to collect an essential oil by decantation in a florentine vase.
The essential oil of wormwood contains a high rate of thujones with a toxic effect on the body. Thujones can be removed by reprocessing the oil with a fractional distillation.
Major Components :
Beta-Thuyone (30-45%)
Sabinyl Acetate (30-35%)
Sabinene (≈3%)
Sabinol (≈3%)
Alpha-Tuyone (≈3%)
Geranyl Propionate (≈2%)
Sabinyl Acetate (30-35%)
Sabinene (≈3%)
Sabinol (≈3%)
Alpha-Tuyone (≈3%)
Geranyl Propionate (≈2%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Used in woody aromatic perfumes.
- Other comments :
- It is one of the essential oils with thujone (it contains about 40%) which explain its high toxicity. Other essential oils contain thujones: Cedar Leaf EO, Camphorated Wormwood EO, tansy, thuja or Dalmatian Sage EO.
Another name for absinthe is ''wormwood ''.
Absinthe is known worldwide for the beverage made with its essential oil which has been banned in many countries because of its excessive alcohol content, but also because of thujone. However, in France, since 2011, the consumption of this drink has been authorized again, provided that the rate of thujone is very limited. The excessive consumption of absinthe has also given its name to a disease: absinthism. Thujones have long given a very bad press to the plant. - Volatility :
- Heart/Base
- Appearance :
- Green liquid
- Stability :
- The esters identified in this raw material can form their corresponding acid in stability tests
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized - Price Range :
- €€€
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
Absinthe is known for its medicinal properties. Indeed, it happens to be very effective against stomach diseases, acting mainly as a vermifuge.
Wormwood can also help fight fatigue, seasickness and nausea. It is usually used as an infusion.
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- EINECS number :
- 84929-19-1
- FEMA number :
- 3116
- Allergens :
- Geraniol - D-Limonene - Linalool
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 0,1 |
| beta-Thujone | 471-15-8 | 42 |
| alpha-Thujone | 546-80-5 | 3 |
| Thujone | 76231-76-0; 1125-12-8 | 45 |
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 0,1 |
| beta-Thujone | 471-15-8 | 42 |
| alpha-Thujone | 546-80-5 | 3 |
| Thujone | 76231-76-0; 1125-12-8 | 45 |
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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