Tamala Essential Oil (Cinnamomum tamala)

Overview

Tamala may also be referred to as tejpat, tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves, twigs/branches.

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Exotic Sensual Spicy Sweet Warm

  • Common Name(s): tejpat, tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum
  • Synonyms(s) for Cinnamomum tamala: Cinnamomum lindleyi, Cinnamomum veitchii, Cinnamomum zwartzii, Laurus albiflora, Laurus sailyana, Laurus soilyana, Laurus tamala, Laurus triplinervia, Persea tamala

  • Botanical Family: Lauraceae
  • Botanical Genus: Cinnamomum
  • Chemical Family: Aldehydes, Monoterpenols
  • Perfumery Note: Middle/Base
  • Indigenous Country: Nepal
  • Cultivation: Wild Harvested
  • Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
  • Part Typically Used: Leaves, Twigs/Branches
  • Shelf Life: 5 years
  • Wild Harvested Wild Harvested
  • Vegan Vegan

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