TUBOSEROME (Tuberose) - essential oil

Polianthes tuberosa (the tuberose) is a night-blooming plant native to Mexico. It grows in elongated spikes up to 45cm (18in) long that produce clusters of fragrant waxy white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike. It has long, bright green leaves clustered at the base of the plant and smaller, clasping leaves along the stem. Members of the closely related genus Manfreda are often called "tuberoses". In the Philippines, the plant is also known as azucena, and, while once associated with funerals, it is now used in floral arrangements for other occasions. The common name derives from the Latin tuberosa, meaning swollen or tuberous in reference to its root system. Polianthes means "many flowers" in Greek. In Mexican Spanish, the flower is called nardo or vara de San José, which means “St Joseph's staff”. It is called rajanigandha in India, and sedap malam in Indonesia, both of which mean 'fragrant at night'. It is called kupaloke in Hawaii.

Health benefits
• Deodorant: personal and room
• Relaxant: brain, nerves, muscles, stress, tension, anxiety, depression, anger, nervous afflictions, convulsions, cramps, spasmodic coughs, diarrhoea
• Sedative: inflammations (nervous system and respiratory system) – use diluted
• Warming: stimulates and increases blood circulation, therefore counters the feeling of cold in winters, keeps the respiratory system warm and prevents the deposition of phlegm and catarrh in the respiratory system
• Skin: infections, cracks
• Nausea and vomiting
• Aphrodisiac

Warning: It is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, however, since it does have a very strong and intense aroma, it may cause headaches and can be slightly irritating to the nerves if used in higher concentrations. Hence, very mild doses should be used for best results.