| Tuberose (Polianthes tuberose) is in the Agavaceae | | | | How Can Tuberose Essential Oil Be Used Today? |
| family of botanical plants. This plant is native to Cental | | | | Generally you will not find this oil available except for |
| America where it grows wild. It is cultivated for its oil in | | | | the perfumers. Tuberose is a pure absolute and is |
| southern France, Morocco, China, Taiwan and Egypt. | | | | perhaps the most expensive natural flower oil available. |
| Tuberose is a tender, tall, slim perennial up to 20 inches | | | | It takes over 3600 pounds of tuberose flowers to |
| high. It has long slender leaves and very fragrant white | | | | make just one pound of an absolute. Since this is an |
| lily-like flowers. It is related to narcissus and jonquil. | | | | absolute (obtained through using solvents), it should not |
| Traditionally there isn't much history on this oil other | | | | be taken internally. It can be diffused or worn as |
| than to say it is usually used in very expensive | | | | perfume. As for safety, there is no safety data |
| perfumes, especially of an oriental, floral or fantasy | | | | available on this oil. Word to the wise-this is often an |
| type. Some have described the fragrance as being | | | | adulterated oil if you do find it. |
| close to the aroma of lilies, or of members of the | | | | Want to know more about essential oils and how they |
| Freesia family. Others have said it is like a blend of | | | | can help us stay healthy? Consider becoming a |
| Jasmine Sambac, for the exotic notes, and Rose Otto | | | | certified clinical aromatherapist. The Institute of Spiritual |
| for the intense floral. Tuberose Absolute is a must for | | | | Healing and Aromatherapy teaches classes |
| anyone with an interest in perfumery, or a desire to | | | | throughout the United States on aromatherapy and |
| experience new scents. | | | | energy healing. |