A widely used fixative in perfumes - but very, very strong and not admired by everyone. The very intense aroma is described as earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, woody and spicy. Said to be a good sedative, nerve tonic and aphrodisiac. Has been used to combat depression, frigidity, anxiety, dandruff, wrinkles, herpes and other fungal infections.
TIP: Blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cassia, cedarwood, chamomile german, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, lemongrass, litsea cubeba, mandarin, myrrh, neroli, oakmoss, opopanax, orange, rose, sandalwood, and vetiver, and yuzu.
ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY CHART
N = No Precautions found in the literature surveyed
P = Avoid during pregnancy
D = Do not use if you are diabetic
S = Could possibly irritate or sensitize delicate skin
E = Do not use if epileptic
H = Avoid if you have high blood pressure
V = May cause sun sensitivity for up to 24 hours