SunRose Aromatics Newsletter
September 7th, 2002
Vol. 2, Issue 15
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1. Welcome New & Old SRA Subscribers
2. New Arrival ~ Tobacco Absolute
3. Why some oils smell 'funky'
4. Gentle Reminders
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1. Welcome to SRA Subscribers.

Welcome to the SRA Newsletter, we hope you will find it informative and entertaining. Our goal is to share with our customers ~ information: featuring articles from SRA & others that will share their knowledge and expertise, any new products, specials that are going on and any news regarding the essential oil trade.

SRA welcomes feedback and comments from our readers!
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2. New Arrival ~ Tobacco Absolute

Tobacco Absolute

Latin name : Nicotiana tabacum L.
Part of plant processed: leaves
Method: Alcohol extraction of the concrete of the cured leaves.
Origin : Bulgaria

This is a deep dark brown, semisolid mass of strong, reminiscent of pipe tobacco (memories of my Granpa) scent.!

Tobacco Absolute is used not only in the 'tabac' type of modern or aldehydic perfumes, but also, for 'dry' & 'masculine' effects in fantasy types, in Oriental blends, etc.

This material blends well with sandalwood, castoreum, labdanum, clary sage, vetiver, bergamot, cedarwood derivatives, etc., and it produces effects which are very hard to imitate or match (with other materials).

Ref: S. Arctander - Perfume & Flavors Materials of Natural Origins

5ml - $10.00 ...... 10ml - $20.00 ........15ml - $26.00

Please visit our Perfumers' Emporium Page
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3. Why some oils smell funky ~

I was having an interesting conversation the other day and the topic arose of ~ "Why do some oils have a funky smell?"

This is the response that Anya wrote me and thought I would put it out there to see if anyone else has this reaction. If you have any comments, kindly email them to me.

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Anya McCoy a horticulturist & landscape designer replied:

Years ago, when I took several classes at a university that was a citrus research center, I learned that some people are very turned off by the bitter glycoside element found in grapefruits and mandarins.

We had labs where we studied fresh fruit, leaves, flowers, etc., and got to sniff and eat our way through hundreds of the citrus family.

I'm (Anya) one of those whose genetics predispose me to smell tire rubber when I smell grapefruit and mandarins.

After years of using oils, I have found that for some reason, all grapefruit oils are wonderful to me, but mandarins are soooo funky.

I just got three mandarin samples today, the green, red and yellow, and the yellow is the least offensive. Wondering .. is anyone else repelled by grapefruit (as in, having it served at breakfast would send you running from the table :-) and mandarins, can you tolerate the oils?

The bitter glycosides are also found in chamomile (Matricaria) in the form on anthemic acid. I got some powdered german chamomile herb today, and it makes me choke, yet, I like the EO. I've always hated chamomile tea.

The above article was posted with permission of Anya McCoy.
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4. Gentle Reminders ~

* Aromatic Chakra Blending Workshop

For those of you who have not yet signed up for the Aromatic Chakra Blending Workshop with Gail Adrian you do not want to miss this wonderful experience! Its just 2 weeks away.

It will be a delightful day and an opportunity to meet people with like minds ~ that share the same passion.!

Visit Gail's website for more information.
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* Recipe Booklet by Anastasia

Many have written me that they could not find Ana's Recipe Booklet. Visit this page and scroll down, it's that easy!

Please visit:
http://www.anastasiasideas.com/catalog.html
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* For the crafters of handmade toiletries and those with businesses it is time to start checking your inventory and supplies to be sure you are ready for the onset of the holiday season.

til next time ~
Rosanne
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Rosanne Tartaro
Owner | SunRose Aromatics, LLC
roe@sunrosearomatics.com
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