Manuka
leptospermum scoparium
Note: middle.
Aroma Family: herbaceous.
Aroma profile:
powerfully diffusive, fresh, spicy, herbaceous aroma with a distinctive tangy green sweetness.
herbaceous, rounded, bittersweet with a dry note
Blends well with: black pepper, chamomile, geranium and litsea
Source
Scientific name: leptospermum scoparium
Plant part: leaves.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: light yellow, transparent, slightly viscous mobile liquid.
Media
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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