Rabbitbrush Essential Oil (Ericameria nauseosa)

Overview

Rabbitbrush may also be referred to as Chamisa, rubber rabbitbrush, and gray rabbitbrush. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flowering plant/herb.

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Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Astringent Coniferous Cool Earthy Exotic Herbaceous Pungent Slightly bitter Woody
Common Name(s): Chamisa, rubber rabbitbrush, and gray rabbitbrush
Synonyms(s) for Ericameria nauseosa: Bigelowia dracunculoides, Bigelowia missouriensis, Chondrophora nauseosa, Chrysocoma nauseosa, Chrysothamnus californicus, Chrysothamnus concolor, Chrysothamnus dracunculoides, Chrysothamnus frigidus, Chrysothamnus frigidus var. concolor, Chrysothamnus nauseosus
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Botanical Genus: Ericameria
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes
Perfumery Note: Middle
Indigenous Country: United States
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Flowering plant/herb
Shelf Life: 3 years