Description

🌍 Origin & Traditional Significance

Cyperus scariosus is native to India and has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, Unani, and traditional perfumery. Commonly known as Nagarmotha, the plant grows abundantly in sandy and marshy regions.

Historically, Cypriol Oil has been used in luxury attars, incense, and traditional medicines, prized for its grounding aroma and therapeutic benefits. Today, it is an important base note ingredient in high-end fragrances worldwide.

🌿 Plant Description & Harvesting

Cypriol is a perennial aromatic sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. The essential oil is extracted from the dried underground rhizomes, which are carefully harvested, cleaned, dried, and crushed before distillation to maximize oil yield and aroma quality.

🔥 Extraction Method

Cypriol Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried rhizomes. This method preserves the oil’s complex aromatic profile and therapeutic constituents. Each production batch undergoes GC-MS testing to ensure purity, consistency, and export-grade quality.

🔬 Chemical Composition (GC-MS Profile)

Major constituents include:

Cyperene
Cyperotundone
α-Copaene
β-Selinene
Patchoulenone
Isocyperol
Rotundene

(Natural variation may occur due to climate, soil, and harvest conditions.)

🌸 Aroma Profile & Physical Characteristics

Color: Pale yellow to brownish
Aroma: Woody, earthy, smoky, spicy, slightly sweet
Consistency: Medium to thick
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils

🌿 Applications & Benefits

Perfumery & Attars

Cypriol Oil is a highly valued base note, used to add depth, warmth, longevity, and fixative properties to luxury perfumes, oriental fragrances, attars, and incense.

Aromatherapy & Wellness

Used for its grounding, calming, and stabilizing effects, helping reduce stress, anxiety, nervous tension, and mental fatigue.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Used in soaps, creams, lotions, massage oils, and hair care products for fragrance and skin-soothing properties.

Pharmaceutical & Traditional Use

Traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive-supporting properties.

🌿 Blending Compatibility

Blends exceptionally well with:

Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage

⚠️ Safety & Precautions