Description Botanical Name: Evernia Prunastri Common name: Oakmoss, Lichen Read More
Description
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Botanical Name: |
Evernia Prunastri |
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Common name: |
Oakmoss, Lichen |
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Plant family: |
Parmeliaceae |
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Genus: |
Evernia |
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Appearance/Color: |
Viscous liquid having dark green
appearance |
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Odor: |
Warm woody armoa |
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Blends With: |
Angelica
Root, Caraway, Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile |
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Origin |
Canada |
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Source |
Lichen |
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Method of
Extraction |
Solvent
Extraction |
Oakmoss
is the 'Green Man' of essential oils, it embodies the spirit of an ancient
forest. Its deep green, earthy, musky scent is raw and primal, yet conveys the
gentle side of the male aspect of nature. These ancient organisms are the
guardians of the forest and very sensitive to environmental pollution. Where
Oakmoss and other lichens grow prolifically one can be sure the air is clean -
sadly such places are becoming rare, and so is Oakmoss. Lichens are complex
compound organisms that can only exist in symbiosis. They are like the nervous
system of the forest that conveys even the subtlest changes of environmental
conditions to all parts of the forest. They have no showy flowers, no yummy
fruits or nourishing roots, yet they are immensely important to the integrity
of the ecosystem and the first indicators of imbalance. Their growth cycle is
so slow as to be almost timeless and they are among the oldest living things on
the planet. When they are gone the forest and all the life it supports will
disappear as well. American Indians have long used various lichens for food,
medicine and as natural dyes. In high class perfumery Oakmoss is used as a
fixative.
Also
known as Evernia Prunastri, Oakmoss Absolute oil is a solvent extracted from
light green lichen that is found growing primarily on oak trees as well as
sometimes on other species. Available in both concentrate and absolute form, it
is used as fixative. Oakmoss concrete is primarily used primarily in soaps and
Oakmoss absolute is used in all perfume types.
Oakmoss
can be used to attune to the spirit of the forest and the Gods of nature. It is
grounding and sensual in an earthy sort of way. It enhances sensitivity and
awareness and may be used by those who wish to listen to the nature spirits and
the voice of Mother Earth. There is a raw, Pan-like erotic energy to this
scent, a little wild and unpredictable. It is also associated with money magic
and abundance.
COMMON
USAGE
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Improves
Circulation
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Relieves
Anxiety
Ingredients.:
Evernic acid, d-usnic acid,
Atranorine, Chloratronorine
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety summary
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Hazards: Skin sensitization (low risk).
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Maximum adult daily oral dose: 368 mg
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Maximum dermal use level: 2%
Safety advice:
Organ-specific
effects
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Adverse skin reactions: No data
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Reproductive toxicity: No
data
Systematic
effects
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Acute toxicity: No information found
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Carcinogenic/ anticarcinogenic
potential:
No data
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity: very toxic to aquatic environment.
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Bioaccumulation: Bioaccumulation unlikely
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Mobility in soil: No data available
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Persistence and degradability: No data available
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Biodegradation: expected
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PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
