Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa BENEFITS OF TUBEROSE ESSENTIAL OIL Helps the Nervous SystemBoosts CirculationDeodorising AROMA OF TUBEROSE ESSENTIAL OIL: Exotic, Sweet, Floral. Part of the narcissus family rather than the rose, the oil is extracted from the tubular, star-shaped flowers of this white perennial plant. It blooms throughout summer into early autumn. HISTORY OF TUBEROSE ESSENTIAL OIL Originally native to Central America and Southern Mexico, Tuberose was said to have been used by the Aztecs to perfume chocolate and used in medicine. It made its way to India via the Philippines. The Spanish took the tuberose with them when they returned from Mexico, and was later developed throughout Italy and France. By the 17th Century, it was especially favoured by apothecaries, merchant and glovemakers. The first bulbs were planted in Grasse in France for perfumery purposes. Louis XIV was a fan and used more than 10,000 bulbs to perfume the corridors of Versailles! BENEFITS OF TUBEROSE ESSENTIAL OIL - Helps the Nervous System - Boosts Circulation - Deodorising How Does Tuberose Essential Oil Benefit the Nervous System? Tuberose’s primary action is as a relaxant, with its exotic fragrance soothing nerves, the brain and muscles. This provides relief from tension, anger, low moods. Its sedative qualities also make Tuberose helpful in promoting sleep. It also helps to bring relief from spasmodic coughs and cramps. Can Tuberose Essential Oil Encourage Circulation? Having a warming effect, Tuberose promotes the circulation of blood, helping to eliminate toxins and ensures an adequate supply of oxygen. This helps treat debility and bring warmth into joints and muscles. The warming effect also benefits the respiratory system as a decongestant. Does Tuberose Essential Oil Eliminate Odours? As well as having antibacterial and antifungal properties, Tuberose benefits the health of the skin. It helps to lock in the skin’s moisture and prevent infection. The richness, intensity and longevity of the fragrance makes it ideal to combat odours. HOW TO USE TUBEROSE ESSENTIAL OIL Note: this is a very expensive and powerful oil that needs to be highly diluted before use. This won’t water down its benefits, however. Aromatherapy – Add a drop to benefit from Tuberose’s deeply relaxing qualities. Massage – Add to a base oil to help boost circulation and promote calm. Bath – Add a drop to a dispersant to alleviate tension. Skincare – Add a drop to a base lotion or oil to for a moisturising treatment. Candles and Soaps – A suitable base note for blends. HELPFUL LINKS Summer Radiance Range
