The Cypriol oil is extracted from Cyperiol and is largely found in the central Indian state of Madya Pradesh. The plant from which the oil is extracted is a shrub that grows more than 2 feet long.
The plant is an essential ingredient of indigenous medicines. It treats various disorders like liver damage, diarrhea, fever, and much more. Cypriol oil, obtained from rhizomes of the plant has wide application in perfumeries.
Oil of Cyperus Scariosus / nagarmotha (“Cypriol”) is an amber colored or light brown viscous liquid of woody-earthy and very tenacious odor. The very first impression of the odor of this oil bears great
resemblance to the odor-impression of the “Oriental” cinnamon-olibanum complex: diffusive, dry, woody, slightly spicy .The overall bodynote resembles that of Virginia cedarwood and vetiver oils, but toward the dryout there is a strong similarity to vetiver in sweet-woody and rich undertones.
Apperance:- pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Odor:- woody earthy dry spicy patchouli vetiver
Specific Gravity:- 1.00550 @ 20.00 degree C.
Refractive Index:- 1.51066 @ 20.00 degree C
Optical Rotation:- + 40 (+32 To +45)
Solubility:- Alcohol
Extraction:- This essential oil is extracted from the roots of Cyperus Scariosus plant through steam distillation process.
Composition:- The main constituents are sesquiterpene alcohols, sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene ketones.
Uses & Benefits:-
Safety Precautions:-
As a negative side effect, it could cause bleeding so pregnant women should avoid this oil.
Therapeutic Properties:-
Carminative, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, diaphoretic, hemostatic, vermifuge and hypotensive