Frangipani, also known as Plumera, is one of the most delightful members of the Apocynacea or Dogbane family. Its delicate, silken flowers appear in a myriad of variation and its enchanting scent can be described as the mother of all perfumes - it is nectar for the Gods. In India, Bali and other tropical countries it is indeed held sacred and present at every ceremony. But most of all it is sacred to Krishna.
Frangipani trees are frequently planted in temple grounds, which has earned them the name 'Pagoda trees'. In India, they are also often planted near graves and revered as a 'Tree of Life' that symbolizes the eternal life of the soul. The Maya of Central America also hold this tree sacred. The red and white varieties represent the sun and the moon respectively. Use the flower water of frangipani as an offering to the Gods. Frangipani received its name from a perfume invented by the Marquis Frangipani. It was composed of every spice known until Frangipani was discovered. The scent of Frangipani was the perfect perfume, a million times better than all other scents put together.
Frangipani Absolute remains the brighter, sweeter scent, with a lingering citrus note where Carnal Flower has a dry, edgy green component. Frangipani is known as the Tree of Life in India, a branch cut from the tree will continue to blossom, as if representing our soul's infinite connection to the Divine. Frangipani was a favorite flower of Lord Krishna.
Benefit & Uses: The essence of this fragrance epitomizes divine perfection. It can be used for meditation on perfect love and perfect trust. It is a perfect offering to the Gods and lends scented wings to your prayers. Its divine scent may inspire divine benevolence and mercy. Frangipani can also be used in funeral rites. It blesses the soul of the departed and reminds those left behind of the immortal nature of the soul and its long journey through the many cycles of life. Frangipani is perfect for blessing a sacred union or hand-fasting, to invoke the highest form of spiritual and sensual love.
Frangipani is particularly valued for its emotionally uplifting properties. It soothes many emotional problems and can help those who working through psychological blockages associated with love and sexual fulfillment. It can be used in aromatherapy perfumes and skin care preparations to lend a beautiful fragrance to blends.
This Flower Absolute is made from different flower oils, which has medicinal and other benefit, are Relaxes body, Lifts depression, Eases childbirth, Sooths coughing, Tones and improves skin elasticity and help to reduce stretch marks and scars.
Frangipani Absolute is prepared by using Cold Expression Technique. The Absolute making is two step processes, just like preparing a conventional absolute. These special methods have so many advantages in preparing the absolute as it yields a light colored pourable liquid. It is also more concentrate as it requires twice as much concrete to prepare the photonic absolute as compared to the conventional absolute.
Frangipani absolute is mostly used to add pleasing and attractive smell to various kinds of skin creams and lotions.
Refreshing properties like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory also make it perfect for use in night creams, lotions as well as deep cleansing lotions.
It is also helpful in preventative preparations. Frangipani Absolute is also used in a number of hair care products. Long lasting and deeply sensual aroma is also excellent for use in making hair packs, shampoos and conditioners. Moreover, it is also used in adding attractive smell to the hair gels.
Frangipani Absolute oil has a thick, treacle consistency at room temperature. For free flowing liquid oil at room temperature please use Frangipani 10% dilution. Frangipani Absolute refreshes and tones the skin when used in massage, while Frangipani vapor is calming, giving mental alertness and clarity. Frangipani Absolute may irritate in some instances.