White Rosin
White rosin is a kind of gum-like rosin from a tall plant belonging to the Apiaceae. It helps relieve stress and calm violent emotions, so that people feel deep serenity and gentleness.
Country of origin: Iran and Middle East region
Extraction method: Steam Distillation
Extraction parts: Bark
Benzoin
Benzoin is not an essential oil. It is a mixture of 55% organic benzoin resin and 45% alcohol.
Country of origin: Parthian Empire，Kucha，Cao，Arabian Peninsula and Iranian Plateau
Extraction methods: Extraction with organic ethanol
Extraction parts: Resin
Rosin
Rosin is a mixture of various components; its composition varies depending on the pine species. It mainly composes of resin acids with a small amount of fatty acid and neutral substances. According to analysis, normal rosin has a resin acid content of 85.6 to 88.7%, fatty acid of 2.5 to 5.4%, and neutral substances of 5.2 to 7.6%. Through different processing methods, it can be made into non-volatile natural resin known as rosin. Depending on different ways of refining, it can be divided into ‘gum rosin’, ‘wood rosin’ (rosin leaching) and ‘tall oil rosin’. Rosin is pale-yellow to reddish brown or transparent; it is a thermoplastic vitreous material.
Country of origin: Portugal
Extraction method: Steam Distillation
Extraction parts: Pine Needles
Cedar
Cedar is a popular ornamental tree. They are widely used for landscaping in temperate regions where winter temperatures are not lower than -25 degrees Celsius (Turkish subspecies can tolerate -30°C). In everyday life, they can be used to substitute camphor for closet worming.
Country of origin: France
Extraction methods: Alcohol Soaking
Extraction parts: Buds
Labdanum
Labdanum originates from the leaves of a Cistus plant in the Middle East. It occupies an important position in the perfume industry with its strongly-fragrant and long-lasting scent. After dilution, the aroma is very similar to ambergris. It accounts for up to 33% of all modern perfumes.
Country of origin: Cyprus/ Spain
Extraction method: Steam Distillation
Extraction parts: Leaves, branches and resin
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