Botanical Name | Ocimum sanctum |
Common Name | Sadaf Attar |
Country of Origin | India |
Solubility | Alcohol soluble |
Specific Gravity | 0.9750 to 0.9950 |
Optical Rotation | .27000 - 0.29800 |
Refrective Index | 1.2765 to 1.2925 |
PlantPart | Flowers |
Bland With | Blends well with other spice oils including Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Rose. |
CAS No | 8000-28-0 |
Flash Point | 133.00 °F |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Attars are an ancient form of perfumery that is made from the natural extracts of various flowers and herbs. Steam distilled, it is being used for its delicate top notes in an aromatic fragrance. It also finds usage in various aromatherapy purposes.
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Color : Yellow to pale color and Strong & exotic scent,
Aroma : Sweet and very heavy woody-earth, reminiscent of roots and wet soil, rich undertone of "precious wood" note
It contains flower extracts and essential oils, suitable for fragrance.
The attars are free from alcohol thereby extensively used by Muslims as a perfume. Attars oil is useful for several aromatherapy purposes and free from any preservatives or chemical additives. These floral and herbal extracts with oil base are useful in cases of stress, hypertension and treating skin ailments.