Boronia Essential Oil
Enhances Taste and Scent
The Boronia Essential oil from the Boronia megastigma or more commonly known as the Brown Boronia has a rich scent that others describe as a combination of cinnamon and an earthy aroma. This shrub from the citrus family is endemic to Australia and Tasmania.
It has scented narrow dark green leaves but it is the fragrance from the dark reddish-purple to brown flowers that have inspired people since ancient times and has earned its classification of being one of the most exotic scents.
It is almost wholly made use of in the perfume industry and although it in itself is very sweet-smelling the Boronia essential oil has the characteristic of being able to further enhance the fragrance of other essential oils. It is able to further improve the scents of clary sage, black currant, bergamot, helichrysum, violet, costus and those from floral families like the yellow freesia.
You must take note however that the Boronia oil or sometimes called 'Boronia Absolut' are very concentrated and is strongly recommended by professionals that it not be utilized unless it is diluted.
Those practicing aromatherapy are able to use boronia oil in conjunction with other oils in oil burners to perfume their homes or the homes of their patients.
You can also mix the oils with some fragrance free body care products as a way of personalizing the items. The Boronia absolute is also used in the culinary arts. It once again is utilized to enhance but this time it improves fruit flavors in ice cream, beverages, baked products and even candy.
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