Orris Root Essential Oil (Iris pallida)

Overview

Orris Root may also be referred to as Orris Butter, Beurre d'Iris, Bamboo iris, Blood iris, Blue flag, Chinenses irises, Crested iris, Dutch iris, Dwarf Lake iris, English iris, German iris, Hungarian iris, Japanese iris, Junos Louisiana iris, Pacific Coast irises, Rocky Mountain irises, Russian iris, Siberian irises, Slender blue flag, Spanish iris, Stool iris, Sweet iris, White cemetery iris, Yellow iris. It is typically processed in France, Italy using steam distillation of the rhizomes that are washed, decorticated and dried. as a method for extracting oil from the roots.

Summary

Orris oil (orris butter or Beurre d'Iris) is an essential oil derived from irises, particularly Iris germanica. It is sometimes used as a flavoring agent and as an ingredient in perfume production. It can also have uses in body lotions. Orris concrete melts when it reaches around body temperature. It has a woody, fatty-oily, yet distinctly violet-like odor: sweet floral, warm & tenacious with a fruity undertone.

Orris Root Essential Oil
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Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Floral Sweet

  • Common Name(s): Orris Butter, Beurre d'Iris, Bamboo iris, Blood iris, Blue flag, Chinenses irises, Crested iris, Dutch iris, Dwarf Lake iris, English iris, German iris, Hungarian iris, Japanese iris, Junos Louisiana iris, Pacific Coast irises, Rocky Mountain irises, Russian iris, Siberian irises, Slender blue flag, Spanish iris, Stool iris, Sweet iris, White cemetery iris, Yellow iris

  • Synonyms(s) for Iris pallida: Iris germanica subsp. pallida, Iris pallide-caerulaea

  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • Botanical Genus: Iris
  • Perfumery Note: Base
  • Consistency: Thick; Butter consistency; Requires warming to liquefy
  • Color: Pale yellowish
  • Countries of Production: France, Italy
  • Indigenous Country: France, Morocco
  • Processing Methods: Steam distillation of the rhizomes that are washed, decorticated and dried.
  • Part Typically Used: Roots
  • Shelf Life: 2 Years
  • Vegan Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Properties of Orris Root:

It possesses diuretic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial, anti-cancer, antifungal, antiseptic, emetic, emollient, cholagogue and skin caring properties.

Benefits of Orris Root:

Treat diarrhea, Cure urinary problems, Prevent inflammation, Enhance mood, Liver health

Blends

Orris Root Blends:

Bergamot Carnation Frankincense Geranium Inula Jasmine Lavender Marjoram Orange, Sweet Rose Sandalwood Tuberose Vetiver Ylang Ylang

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Orris Root:

Pregnant and breast feeding women should not use it. Do a patch test before using it. Allergic people should avoid it. It should be used in moderate amounts.

Articles

Orris Root Articles or Publications:

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