Oakmoss Absolute Traditional

Scientific Name: Evernia prunastri          

County of Origin:  France

Distillation Method:  Solvent Extraction

Plant Part Used:  Dried lichen.

Oak Moss is primarily used for a fixative in perfumes and incense.  It is often  adulterated or strengthened with spruce, pine or fir moss oils.  Tree Moss (E. furfuracea) is usually a combination of lichen and it can also be called Oak Moss.

This oil is very thick and will need to be warmed gently in a water bath to make it easier to work with.

Blending Suggestions:  Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli, Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose

Suggested Oil Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Perfume, Anointing Oil

Safety: 

Hazards: Skin sensitization (high risk).

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

Maximum dermal use level: 0.1%

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (p. 1487). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

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

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.