Vanilla is a well known, and well loved substance in both the culinary and scenting industries. Used in baking and cooking, as well as perfumery and candle making, vanilla is a versatile aroma that blends well with many other aromas. Used in aromatherapy for easing nervous conditions and helping one to relax.
Name of Oil: Vanilla Oleoresin
Latin Binomial: Vanilla planifolia
Extraction Method: Solvent
Countries of Origin: Madagascar
Scent Profile: Sweet, rich, warm
Parts used in distillation: Beans, seeds
Oil Characteristics: Dark brown, thick, strong aroma
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Applications
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Insomnia, restlessness, tension and nausea.
Subtle & Emotional Uses:
Anxiety and stress.
History
Valued for its flavour in cooking and scent in perfumery
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer PeaceRhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood