CALAMUS ESSENTIAL OIL AROMATHERAPY PURE NATURAL GLASS DROPPER 0.5 OZ 15 ml

Calamus 100% Pure Aromatherapy Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Acorus Calamus

Plant Part: Root

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: India

Package/Form:

0.6 oz - 2.2 oz: Amber Glass Bottle w/ Euro Dropper or Phenolic Cap.

4 oz - 16 oz: Amber Plastic Bottle.

Aromatic Scent: Calamus Root has a refreshing scent similar to cinnamon.

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Lavender, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Geranium and Marjoram.

Common Uses: The chemical constituents of Calamus Root Oil make it a stimulant for the brain and nervous system. It is used to promote cerebral circulation, and to help manage a wide range of symptoms including neuralgia, epilepsy, memory loss and shock.

Calamus has been an item of trade in many cultures for thousands of years. It has been used medicinally for a wide variety of ailments, and its aroma makes calamus essential oil valued in the perfume industry. The essence from the rhizome is used as a flavor for pipe tobacco. When eaten in crystallized form, it is called "German ginger". In Europe Acorus calamus was often added to wine, and the root is also one of the possible ingredients of absinthe. It is also used in bitters.

History: Calamus Root, also known as Sweet Flag, was well-known in Biblical times and mentioned in Exodus 30: 22-25 as one of the ingredients of the 'holy anointing oil'. This herb has traditionally been smoked, eaten, or brewed into a tea, decoction, extract, tincture and syrup. Widely used north of the equator, Calamus was used by the ancient Greeks, throughout Europe as a medicinal, and by the aboriginal peoples of North America. In the British Isles, its insecticidal and antimicrobial properties made it a favourite to use for thatch. In Ayurvedic tradition, where it is known as Vacha, it is still used as an aphrodisiac.

Shelf Life and Storage from the time of distillation:

Approximately 2 – 3 years.

It is impossible to say exactly what an essential oil shelf life will be. The storage conditions will vary and make a significant difference. If the essential oil has been received directly from the distiller shortly after distillation and the glass bottle is kept dark, full, closed, and cool, we can make some generalizations.

Note that if an essential oil begins to appear cloudy, thicker, or if it smells more acidic, it has likely begun to oxidize.

Cautions: Caution is advised on the use of this essential oil, since large doses can cause mild hallucinations. Use well diluted and avoid during pregnancy.