Sugandha Mantri Essential Oil

Sugandha Mantri is sometimes confused with Sugandha Kokila, another oil of northern India with a similar name. The two are unrelated. Sugandha Kokila is distilled from the berries of a Cinnamomum. Sugandha Mantri is a root oil of Homalomena aromatica, a member of the arum family.

01 · Origin

Homalomena aromatica is a herbaceous perennial of the Araceae, native to the humid forests of north-eastern India and adjacent South-East Asia. The aromatic rhizomes have a long history in local perfumery. This oil is distilled from the roots of cultivated plants in India.

02 · Chemistry

Linalool leads. Terpinen-4-ol follows, with delta-cadinene contributing a woody sesquiterpene base. An alcohol-led root oil is uncommon; most rhizome oils are dominated by sesquiterpenes or ketones.

03 · In Practice

Sweet, woody and lightly spicy, with a soft floral linalool note over an earthy root. A middle note. Meditation practice, diffusion, massage blends and skincare formulation at low concentration. Comparison with Sugandha Kokila (No. 2736) clarifies the naming. Blends with sandalwood, vetiver, rose, cardamom, frankincense, cedarwood and spikenard.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.