Essential Oil – Horseradish

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml (Out of stock)
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Botanical Name Armoracia rusticana
Origin
Part Root
Extraction Steam
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Essential Oil - Horseradish
[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma
  • An extraordinarily sharp, pungent, and "piercing" aroma.
  • It is not "woody" or "herbal" in the traditional sense; instead, it is sulfurous and biting.
  • Even a tiny whiff can be felt instantly in the sinuses and back of the throat.
  • It smells exactly like freshly grated horseradish root but magnified a hundredfold—bracing, hot, and slightly vinegary.
Category Earthy | Herbaceous | Woody
Note Middle
Intensity 3/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Sea radish
Chinese 辣根
Japanese ホースラディッシュ
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Botanical Family Brassicaceae
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Chemistry Allylisothiocyanate
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Common Usage Therapeutic Aromatherapy Usages

  • Intense Respiratory Clearing: It is a powerful "mucolytic," meaning it aggressively breaks down thick mucus. It is used in very low doses for severe sinus blockages and stubborn lung congestion.
  • Localized Pain Relief: When used in extremely high dilution, it acts as a "rubefacient." It draws blood to the surface of the skin, providing a deep warming effect for chronic rheumatism, sciatica, and stiff joints.
  • Potent Antimicrobial: It possesses exceptionally strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, historically used to combat resistant strains of bacteria.
  • Stimulating Circulation: It helps "thaw" stagnant energy and improves blood flow to cold extremities or areas of poor circulation.
  • Urinary Tract Support: Traditionally, in very specific clinical aromatherapy, it has been used to stimulate the kidneys and act as a diuretic to help flush the urinary system.
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Blending note Used almost exclusively for physical purposes (like extreme sinus congestion or warming muscles) rather than for "scent."
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Do you know? The "heat" of Horseradish is not actually present in the intact root. It is only created when the cells are crushed, triggering an enzymatic reaction that releases the volatile allyl isothiocyanate—the plant's natural defense mechanism
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Contraindication
  • EXTREME CAUTION.
  • This is a highly irritating oil.
  • It is a potent skin and mucous membrane irritant.
  • It should never be used undiluted and should be avoided by those with sensitive skin, children, and pregnant women.
  • Even when diffusing, it should be used in trace amounts (one drop or less in a large blend) to avoid eye irritation
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