BOTANICAL NAME Hydicum spicatum

Hydacheium grows to up to 3 feet tall and the leaves are 16 inches long by 4 inches wide. 8 inch long loose terminal flower spikes have individual flowers that are yellow with reddish stamens.

SCENT:Strong

STRENGTH OF AROMA:The aroma is a blend of warm woody notes with a soft hint of spice, and a touch of soft floral.

PLANT PART: Flowers

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillillation

ORIGIN: Pakistan

COLOUR: Clear Brown

CONSISTENCY: Light

NOTE: Middle

USES:

Carminative, stimulant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiasthmatic. The essential oil is used in perfumery but also has antibiotic properties and there is increased interest in the medicinal properties of the species.

BLENDS WELL WITH

Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage, Cajeput, Cassia, Cedarwood

HISTORY:

Traditionally, an extraction of the root is used in ayurdevic medicine as an anti-nausea agent. Research indicates that the oil has a slightly tranquilizing action, as well.

Cautions

Generally non-toxic but use well diluted and avoid during pregnancy.