- Carnation
- Characteristics
- Applications & Properties
- Contraindications & other details
- Disclaimer
CARNATION ABSOLUTE
Latin name:Â Dianthus caryophyllus
Raw material:Â Flowers
Extraction: Organic extraction – Hexane free
Certification:Â Organic
Origin:Â France
INCI Name:Â DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS (CARNATION) FLOWER OIL
Fragrance:Â Rich, honey-sweet, spicy, floral- herbaceous aroma
Color:Â Pale yellow to olive green colored, slightly viscous, mobile liquid
Storage:Â Store in a dark dry cool place
Content:Â 1ml.
Brand:Â j'Olie et Co Aromatherapy
Historically, Carnation flowers (also commonly known as Clove-gilly flower) have been associated with love, weddings, and fidelity, and in the Victorian language of flowers, Carnation has been a symbol of pure love.
With its invigorating and intoxicating scent, Carnation Absolute Oil is a natural anti-depressant and has been shown to produce a calming and uplifting effect on anxiety and stabilizing harmonious mood. It is used extensively in aromatherapy and works as a natural sleep aid. As an authentic aphrodisiac, Carnation is euphorically relaxing and used widely for promotion of sexual desire, ecstasy, and euphoria.
What can I do with it as an aromatherapist?
Absolute Oils are precious! You can dilute this essential oil as follows; Fill a vial (10 ml) with a carrier oil such as deodorized sesame oil. To this add a maximum of 3 to 5 drops of oil. Then give this composition at least a month to develop. After that, this composition is fine to use, drop by drop, in, for example, an inhaler stick or a massage oil.
Allergens:Â Benzylbenzoaat, Eugenol, Benzylsalicylaat, Linalol, Citronellol, Farnesol en Benzyl alcohol (EU Cosmetics Regulation, 2003/15)
PERFUMER INFORMATION
In modern perfumery, Carnation is mostly used to modify a fragrance to provide warm spicy floral nuances. "Spicy notes are appealing to men, and many men's fragrances … contain Carnation
Fragrance profile:
TYPE:Â floral
PROPERTIES:Â A spicy floral scent, with clove-like undertone, bright and vivid.
ADDITIONAL NOTES AND SHADES:Â overpowering, spicy, green, herbaceous.
Olfactory notes:
Woody, sweetish-honeyed, vivid-spicy, where one can detect minty-herbal nuances
Source: With special thanks to Slobodanka Poštić and Jennifer Peace Rhind
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Warning
Causes mild skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Keep out of reach of children. May be harmful if swallowed or enters airways. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. In case of contact with skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. In case of skin irritation, rash, or ingestion, consult a doctor immediately. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with whole milk or a neutral base oil such as olive oil or sunflower oil and consult a doctor immediately.
The European Union obliges all suppliers of essential oils to mention these warnings. Look here for more information.
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