Fragonia Essential Oil (Taxandria fragrans)

Overview

Fragonia may also be referred to as Agonis Fragrans. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the twigs, branches, and leaves.

Summary

Both the botanical names of Agonis fragrans and Taxandria fragrans are used to denote Fragonia Essential Oil.

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Camphoraceous Fresh Medicinal Slightly citrus Slightly floral Slightly sweet Woody
Common Name(s): Agonis Fragrans
Synonyms(s) for Taxandria fragrans: Agonis fragrans
Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
Botanical Genus: Taxandria
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols, Oxides
Major Compounds: Typically contains terpene hydrocarbons, 1,8-cineole (23-33%), a-pinene (22-31%), linalool (6-13%) and b-terpineol (5-8%)
Perfumery Note: Top/Middle
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aroma chemistry: Following are the percentage ranges of these constituents: a-pinene (23.0 - 29%), 1.8-cineole (26.6 – 32.5%), terpinen-4-ol (3.0 – 4.3%), b-pinene (1.5 - 1.8%), linalool (8.00 – 12.4%), a-terpineol (5.4 – 7.6%), myrcene (1.4 – 2.2%), r-cymene (1.6 - 2.9%), myrtenol (3.1 – 4.5%), limonene (2.3 - 2.5%), g-terpinene (1.3 – 3.3%), geraniol (0.5 – 1.6%)
Color: Clear to Pale Yellow
Indigenous Country: South Western Australia
Cultivation: Unsprayed
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Twigs, branches, and leaves
Shelf Life: 5 years

Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Bronchia Bronchitis Catarrh Colds Coughs Dry Cough Muscular aches and pains

Therapeutic Benefits of Fragonia:

Analgesic Anti-allergenic Anti-asthmatic Anti-fungal Anti-infectious Anti-inflammatory Anti-microbial Anti-oxidant Anti-spasmodic Anti-viral Decongestant Expectorant Hormone Balancer Immune support Immuno-stimulant Strengthening

Blends

Fragonia Blends:

Cajeput Frankincense Frankincense frereana Rhododendron Rosalina

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Fragonia:

Tisserand and Young warn that due to its a-Pinine content (approximately 20-28%), old and oxidized Fragonia should not be used and that careful storage, preferably in the refrigerator is recommended. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 286-287.]

Safety Precautions for Fragonia:

No known specific safety concerns associated with this oil. This is a very balanced and safe oil. Very mild and safe on most skin types.

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.