OPOPANAX OIL

Commiphora erythraea

Opopanax Oil is obtained from the steam distillation of hand picked and selected opopanax chironium or Pastinaca opopanax oleogum resins.

Family
Burseraceae.
FamilyBurseraceae.
SpeciesGuidotti
CAS No.8021 36 1
CUSTOMS CODE3301 29 - 6000
Product Country of origin: Kenya And Somalia
Product Code LC3002
Manufacturer: Lubanchem Ltd.
TypeNatural Pure, Wild Crafted Steam Distilled Essential Oil


CharacteristicsAn orange, yellow, or olive liquid with a sweet-balsamic, spicy, warm, animal-like odour (it does not contain a medicinal note like myrrh). It resinifies on exposure to air.

ConstituentsThe main constituents are the sesquiterpene " bisabolene" and sesquiiterpene alcohols.

Density0.845 - 0.89 gram per ml. of freshly distilled oil.

ActionsAntiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, expectorant.

Herbal / Folk Tradition Opopanax has antispasmodic, expectorant, emmenagogue and antispetic properties which used to be employed in asthma, hysteria and visceral afflications. In the far East the bisabol myrrh is used extensively as an ingredient in incense.

Other Uses
Used as a fixative and fragrance component in high class perfumery. Used in liqueurs to lend body and add wine like notes.

Safety Data
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing when used in small quantities. Not to be used during pregnancy.

Origin
The opopanax oleogum resin is collected from North Western Kenya and the areas adjoining Somalia and Sudan.