Extraction method: Steam distillation
Aromatic note: Fresh, balsamic, woody, penetrating
Aromachological profile (effect on mood and emotions): Tonic, clarifying; helpful for fatigue with tension, depression, and reduced memory.
It is an excellent astringent and dermopurifying agent that can be used for the care of oily skin. Thanks to its powerful antibacterial and antiseptic action, it is employed as a balsamic plant in case of cold and cough.
For hair care, it serves as an excellent sebum regulator for the scalp, as it helps regulate sebaceous secretion and dandruff production. It also has a stimulating action on the hair bulb. Therefore, it is ideal for scalp massages, mixed with a neutral oil such as coconut oil or castor oil, to promote hair growth.
It exerts an energizing effect on the body and the psyche, making it very useful in cases of psychological and physical exhaustion, fatigue, and depression.