| Botanical Name: | Gaultheria Fragrantissima Wall |
| Plant Family: | |
| Geographic Origin of the Plant: | Western Nepal |
| Method of Growing: | Wild |
| Distilled Organ: | |
| Method of Extraction: | It is obtained by distillation of the leaves of Gaultheria Fragrantissima Wall |
| Organoleptic Properties: | |
| Appearance: | Fluid Liquid |
| Colour: | Pale Yellow or yellowish or pinkish |
| Aroma: | Strong aromatic with a sweet characteristic odour, displaying a peculiar creamy-fruity topnote & a sweet-woody dryout |
| Physico-Chemical Properties: | |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.1735 to 1.1855 at 25°C |
| Refractive Index: | 1.537 to 1.5405 at 25°C |
| Acid Number: | 10 to 25 |
| Ester Number: | 335 to 365 |
| Ester Number after Acetylation: | 88.8% to 98% (calculated as Methyl Salicylate) |
| Solubility: | Soluble in 2.0 to 3.5 volume of 80% Alcohol |
| Optical Rotation: | -0.3° to -10.5° at 25°C |
| Uses: |
As a flavouring agent in the confectionery industry & in the manufature of soft drinks; it is also used in the pharmaceutical & perfumery industry. Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Antiseptic, a diuretic, stimulant, emenagogue & anti rheumatic. It is very useful in many rheumatic conditions, for gout & stiffness due to old age. It also revitalizes & gives energy following muscular pains, particularly good for athletes for instance. |
| CAS Number: | 68917-75-9 |
| Synonyms: | Gaultheria Procumbens L. Oil; Squaw Vine Oil; Partridge Oil; Checkerberry Oil |
| Safety Information: | |
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