Sometimes known as "Indian lavender", Linaloe (Bursera delpechiana) is a tree in the Burseraceae family. Native to the dry tropical forests of Central America and Mexico, Bursera delpechiana, also known as Bursera linanoe, was planted in India in the Bangalore region at the beginning of the 20th century by Scottish entrepreneurs who wanted to exploit its essential oil. Thanks to its good resistance to drought, this tree developed easily in India and is now found throughout southern India, particularly in the states of Karnata and Andhra Pradesh, but also in Thailand.
In Mexico, the Linaloe was originally exploited for its wood, which was distilled to obtain an essential oil rich in linalool, prized by the perfume industry. However, using the wood involves damaging or even cutting down the trees, and therefore poses a threat of over-exploitation of the species, particularly in the forests where it originated in Mexico and Central America.
The Indian innovation was to use the fruits (berries) of the tree, which are also very rich in essential oil with a high linalool content, which avoids damaging the trees and is therefore a sustainable method of exploitation. This is the Linaloe berry oil we are offering you. Its high linalool content and pleasantly sweet fragrance make it an excellent alternative to Rosewood essential oil, the harvesting of which must now be limited in view of the risk of extinction of the species. Its composition is completed by an interesting proportion of ester (geranyl acetate), which provides its relaxing and antispasmodic effects, and alpha-terpineol, a monoterpenol with sedative effects on the nervous system. In view of its composition, this little-known oil promises particularly interesting effects in skin care and nerve disorders. Its very pleasant fragrance, reminiscent of Rosewood softened by slightly lemony and lavender notes, makes it a particularly popular oil in cosmetics, for an active, fragrant and relaxing effect. Anideal essential oilfor holistic beauty care!
