Saffron Absolute

Scientific Name:  Crocus sativus         

Country of Distillation:  India

Plant Part:  Stigmas

Distillation Method:  Solvent Extraction            

Perfume Note:  Middle - Base

Saffron is known to be one of the most expensive spices.  This is because the stigmas of the plant are handpicked to make the spice.  Saffron oil has a very interesting odour.  It has a woody, spicy, hay like odour. 

Saffron may contain up to 70% safranal.  Safranal is a chemical found in saffron that has the potential to produce skin sensitization if used at inappropriate levels.

Blending Suggestions:   Agarwood, Rose, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Lavender, Citrus Oils, Vanilla, Frankincense

Suggested Oil Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Perfume, Anointing Oil

Safety: 

Hazards: May be skin sensitizing.

Cautions (dermal): Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age.

Maximum dermal use level: 0.02%

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (p. 1641). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Storage:  Store in a dark colored bottle, out of direct sunlight.

Scripture Reference

Song of Solomon 4:14

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