Description
Gurjun Dark Balsam High Quality Essential Oil
Dipterocarpus turbinatus
5ml
Atisan Distillation From Indonesan Gurjun Tree Resin
Aroma: Balsamic, mild woody sweet notes, hint of conifer aroma
Blends well with: Agarwood (Oud), Ambrette Seed Oil, Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine sambac, Lavender Bulgarian, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose Moroc, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang Extra.
Gurjun Balsam essential oil produced by steam distillation of resin gum from the Dipterocarpus turbinatus tree in Indonesia is prized in natural perfumery as an inexpensive fixative.
Gurjun Balsam has the ability to round out rough edges and bring aromatic notes together in a seamless cohesive manner. Sometimes referred to as East Indian Copaiba Balsam but there is no botanical relationship between Gurjun and Copaiba Balsam both aroma and chemestry wise.
Beneficial use: Antiseptic, anti-anxiety, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, bedsores (pressure sores), calming, cicatrisant, dermatitis, eczema, mucolytic, rheumatic pain, sedative, skin inflammation, wound healing.
The essential oil extracted from the resin of the Gurjun trees contains beta-caryophyllene, bicyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon, humulene and sesquiterpene alcohol.
