EU_Declaration_91093.pdf
Botanical Name: Plumeria alba Common name: Caterpillar tree, Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Plumeria alba |
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Common name: |
Caterpillar tree, pagoda tree, pigeon wood, nosegay tree, white frangipani, kath golap, champa, White Champa |
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Plant family: |
?Apocynaceae |
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Genus: |
Plumeria |
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Appearance/Color: |
Pale yellow clear liquid. |
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Odor: |
Floral, Herbal, Frangipani like, heady floral note of Plumeria & fruity - Exotic smell similar to "lei" garland |
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Blends With: |
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander Seed, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli (Orange Blossom), Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang. |
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Origin: |
India |
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Source: |
Seeds |
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
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.
The genus Plumeria L. (family Apocynaceae), comprises of lactiferous trees and deciduous shrubs, is a native of tropical America, and now widely distributed from southern Mexico to northern South America, tropical areas of Pacific islands, Caribbean, India. Plumeria spp. are commonly grown as ornamental plants in premises, parks, gardens and graveyards because of their beautiful fragrant flowers of various color and size. The essential oil and fragrant constituents from the flowers of various Plumeria species are used in perfumery, cosmetics and aromatherapy. Plumeria spp. are known for their diverse medicinal uses in indigenous medicine, mainly as purgative, rubefacient, errunenagogue, febrifuge or diuretic, and for treatment of dropsy dysuria, diarrhea, itch, bronchitis, cough, asthma, fever, piles, dysentery, blood disorders and tumors.
It is commonly referred to as the Frangipani after the famous fragrance created by Muzio Frangipani. Frangipani tree is known as the “Tree of Life”, "Temple tree", other common names are: Plumeria, In Hawaii, the name is "melia", In India, the name is "champa" or "chaffa", in thai as "Leelawadee" and as "Camboja"in Indonesia.
Natural Frangipani oil is highly regarded in Ayurveda for centuries for its healing powers. Frangipani essential oil has a important place in aromatherapy due to the scent’s rejuvenating qualities for the mind and body. it is believed to effects deep internal cleansing that refreshes the Mind, body and soul.
Different part of the P. alba was believed, have been useful in a variety of diseases, namely, the diseases of Malaria, Leprosy, Rheumatism, and abdominal tumors. The milky sap of the stem and leaf is applied to skin diseases such as herpes, scabies, and ulcers. Its bark is used as plaster over hard tumors, the seeds in hemostasis while the latex is used as purgative, cardiotonic, diuretic, and hypotensive.
Frangipani Oil in Pharma
P. alba is used in the treatment of ulcers, herpes, scabies, and seeds possess hemostatic properties. The bark is bruised as plaster over hard tumors.
Essence of Frangipani Oil
Frangipani essential oil is very potent and only a small amount is needed and would be great as a fixative for perfumes. The flower extract is used as a primary ingredient in world’s most expensive perfumes oriental to French lines. The romantic scent of frangipani has a strong aroma, Its scent encourages a sensual and provocative response due to its rich and exotic floral smell.
Due to its rich, exotic and sensual fragrance, it is widely used in high class perfumery and in spa & wellness products.
COMMON USAGE
· Antimicrobial
· Larvicidal
· Hepatoprotective
· Antiarthritic
· Anti-fungal
Ingredients:
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S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
Ethanol |
6.15 |
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2 |
2-Heptanone |
0.20 |
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3 |
Ethyl octanoate |
0.18 |
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4 |
2-Undecanone |
0.28 |
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5 |
Decanoic acid, ethyl ester |
1.18 |
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6 |
Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester |
7.56 |
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7 |
Geraniol |
0.34 |
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8 |
Phenylethyl Alcohol |
0.64 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety Summary
· Hazardous No Data
· Contraindications Not Known
Organ Specific Effects
· Neurotoxicity Frangipani Oil vapors are sedative to mice
Systemic Effects
· Acute Toxicity Not known
· 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: Not applicable under normal use.
· Germ cell mutagenicity: Not specified
· 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.
· Reproductive toxicity: Not specified
· STOT-single exposure: Not specified
· STOT-related exposure:Not specified
· Aspiration hazard: Not specified
· Information on the likely routes of exposure Skin/scalp contact.
· Symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics None known. Irritation of the eye if exposed. Redness of the skin if irritated.
· Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short-term and long-term exposure Exposure to vapors from this solvent in excess of the stated occupational exposure limit may result in adverse health effects such as mucous membrane and respiratory system irritation and adverse effects on kidney, liver, and central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged contact with the substance may cause removal of natural oil from the skin, resulting in non-allergic contact dermatitis and absorption through the skin. Splashes in the eyes may cause irritation and reversible damage.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Acute aquatic toxicity: Not Available.
· Persistence and degradability: Biodegradation is expected
· Bio-accumulative potential: Bioaccumulation is unlikely
· Mobility in soil Unknown
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: Not determined
Do not allow the material to enter streams, sewers or other waterways.
