Essential Oil – Zanthoxylum

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 2ml | 5ml
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Botanical Name Xanthoxylum armatum
Origin Nepal
Part Seed
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $80.00 through $180.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma Possesses a vibrant, peppery, and citrus-like aroma with warm, spicy undertones and a distinct "fizzy" or sparkling top note that is incredibly refreshing.
Category Floral
Note Top - Middle
Intensity 4/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Northern prickly ash, Prickly ash, Toothache tree, Tomar Seed or Timur
Chinese 竹叶花椒
Japanese 山椒
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Botanical Family Rutaceae
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Chemistry Esters
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Common Usage Digestive System

  • Digestive Stimulant: Helps spark a sluggish appetite and supports the secretion of gastric juices.
  • Carminative Action: Highly effective at relieving abdominal bloating, gas, and intestinal cramping.
  • Antispasmodic: Eases the "gripping" pains of the stomach and helps regulate slow digestion.

Musculoskeletal System

  • Pain Relief (Analgesic): Contains compounds that create a mild numbing or tingling sensation, making it excellent for soothing sore muscles.
  • Arthritis & Rheumatism Support: Used in massage to "warm" the joints and improve localized blood flow to stiff areas.
  • Muscle Recovery: Helps clear lactic acid buildup after intense physical exertion.

Circulatory & Lymphatic System

  • Circulation Booster: Known as a "rubefacient," it stimulates blood flow to the surface of the skin, helping with cold hands and feet.
  • Lymphatic Tonic: Encourages the drainage of stagnant lymph and helps reduce localized fluid retention (edema).

Nervous System

  • Mental Stimulant: Helps clear "brain fog" and provides a sharp, energetic boost to the senses.
  • Grounding Spice: While stimulating, its earthy undertones help anchor the nervous system during times of chronic lethargy or "flat" emotions.
  • Neuralgia Relief: Sometimes used in very low dilutions to calm overactive or irritated nerves.

Respiratory System

  • Expectorant Properties: Helps break up mucus and congestion in the chest, making it easier to breathe during seasonal illness.
  • Antimicrobial Support: Often diffused to help purify the air and support the body's defenses against airborne pathogens.

Integumentary System (Skin)

  • Itch Relief: In very weak dilutions, it can help distract the nerves from chronic itching or "crawling" skin sensations.
  • Skin Tonic: Its antiseptic qualities help cleanse the skin, though it must be used with caution to avoid irritation.
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Blending note
  • A vibrant "heart-top" note with a complex, exotic profile.
  • Because it contains high levels of linalool (like Lavender) and limonene (like Citrus), it acts as a versatile bridge between many different scent families.
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Do you know? The fruit of this plant produces a tingling or numbing sensation on the tongue; because of this, the oil is traditionally used in folk medicine to provide natural relief for toothaches.
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Contraindication
  • This oil should be used in low dilutions (around 1%) to avoid skin irritation
  • Generally recommended to avoid use with small children and during pregnancy due to its potent chemical profile.
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