Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus Common name: Carnation Read More
Botanical Name: |
Dianthus
caryophyllus |
Common name: |
Carnation |
Plant family: |
Caryophyllaceae |
Genus: |
Calendula |
Appearance/Color: |
A fine viscous
possessing pale yellow to olive yellow |
Odor: |
Strong, herbal aroma |
Blends With: |
Coriander,
Lavender, Ylang-ylang and Clary Sage |
Origin: |
Egypt |
Source: |
Flowers |
Method of
Extraction: |
Solvent Extraction |
Absolute oils are the essential
oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated
absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in
cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes
these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
Dianthus caryophyllus L.,
family Caryophyllaceae, is native to the Mediterranean area. The genus name
comes from the writings of Theophrastus about Dios Anthos, the flower of the
gods. Linnaeus chose the species name, caryophyllus, after the genus of clove,
as the fragrance from carnations is reminiscent of clove. The name carnation
probably comes from its use by the ancient Greeks as a coronation flower.
The
flowers of carnation, which are considered to be anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic,
alexiteric as well as nervine, are highly fragrant and invigorating. They have
been traditionally used in tonic cordials for treating fevers. Also, carnation
plants have long been brewed into teas that may help alleviate stress and
nervousness. Carnations grown, cultivated and dried into tea brews have also
been used to treat minor depression and fatigue. In Europe, folk medicine
relied on infusions or teas brewed of carnations to help relieve nervousness
and some coronary disorders, as well as for nausea caused by seasickness. Carnation
flower tea was widely used to help the body and spirit relax, and to restore
energy in the body. Likewise, in traditional Chinese medicine, people have also
used the plant in the form of a vermifuge (to expels worms from the
intestines). Carnation plants contain relatively elevated amounts of saponins
(natural soap-like). You can simmer the leaves of carnation plant in water and
the resultant solution can be utilized as soap for cleansing the skin, clothes
and so on. The flower of carnation, also commonly known as clove-gilly flower,
has been associated with love, weddings and fidelity, and in the Victorian
language of flowers, carnation has been a symbol of pure love.
COMMON USAGE
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Uplifts mood
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Acts as fantastic aphrodisiac
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Motivates internal strength
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Freshens environment
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Relaxes nerves
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Revitalizes body & mind
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Best for melting muscles
Ingredients:
S. No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
1 |
Eugenol |
15.1-18.28 |
2 |
Elemol |
4.3-8.65 |
3 |
Bornyl acetate |
1.4-6.8 |
4 |
Methyl Eugenol |
0.8-2.1 |
5 |
Citronellol |
0.7-3.2 |
Other Ingredeints.: Monoterpene
hydrocarbons group (19.59 %), oxygenated monoterpene group (26.71 %), sesquiterpene
hydrocarbons group (12.83 %) and various compounds group (20.97 %).
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Organ-specific effects: no data available
Systemic effects
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Acute toxicity: No data available.
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Skin corrosion/irritation: May be
irritating to skin.
·
Serious eye damage/irritation: May be
irritating to eyes. Prompt rinsing and removal of the substance will avoid
damage.
·
Respiratory sensitization: Breathing high
concentrations of vapor may cause anesthetic effects.
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Germ cell mutagenicity: Not specified
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Carcinogenicity:
IARH: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
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Reproductive toxicity: Not specified
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STOT-single exposure: Not specified
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STOT-related exposure: Not specified
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Aspiration hazard: Not specified
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Aquatic Toxicity: toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects
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Bioaccumulation: unlikely
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Mobility in soil: No data available
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Persistence and degradability: biodegradation
expected
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PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
Other adverse effects:
Do not allow it to enter into water systems and marine environment.