Essential Nose Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
Lotus absolute (Nelumbo nucifera) is produced almost exclusively by solvent extraction; steam distillation yields only trace quantities. GC-MS analysis of the flower's volatile fraction identifies benzyl benzoate, methyl benzoate, and 1,4-dimethoxybenzene as prominent components — distinct from the alkaloids (nuciferine, neferine) that dominate non-volatile extracts.[1] The sacred lotus has an extensive ethnopharmacological profile encompassing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective activity.[2]
- Also Known As
- Sacred Lotus, Pink Lotus
- Family
- Floral
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Solvent Extraction
- Plant Parts
- Flowers
- Origins
- India, Egypt, China
- Effect
- Grounding & Centering, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Floral, Sweet, Delicate
- Applications
- Perfumery, Aromatherapy, Skincare
- Price
- $$$$Similar to Pink Lotus, this is a specialty luxury oil for high-end perfumery
References
- [1]Comparing Three Different Extraction Techniques on Essential Oil Profiles of Cultivated and Wild Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Flower — Banjerdpongchai R et al. Life, 2020
- [2]The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) — phytochemical and therapeutic profile — Mukherjee PK et al. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2009