Green Tea Absolute Oil

Botonical Name : Thea sinensis L.  CAS # : 84650-60-2  Country of Origin : France  Color & Odor : amber viscous liquid with herbal odor  Solubility : Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water  Specific Gravity : N/A  Optical Rotation : N/A  Refractive Index : N/A  Flash Point : 56 C

DESCRIPTION
Green tea is a light absolute that is easily accessed in the top notes of a perfume as it is light in aroma. Its harmonizing abilities also lend themselves beautifully to Citruses, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Palmarosa. Further, when added to Palmarosa, it creates an even fresher and more lemonade like quality that has uplifting aroma that helps to lift up a heavier men's base of sages, cedars or tobaccos.

COMMON NAMES
Green Tea, bladder seaweed

BLENDS WITH:
anise star eo and co2; arnica abs; artemisia oils; orange blossom abs; nutmeg eo, rosa bourbonia abs; ylang eo, co2 and abs; verbena

CONSTITUENTS
polyphenols, theaflavins.

USES
It is widely used as a modifier in perfumery industry. Further, the green tea extracts like its component EGCG has been used to prevent & treat a variety of cancers including breast, stomach & skin cancers. It is also used for improving mental alertness, lowering cholesterol levels, aiding in weight loss and protecting skin from sun damages. Further, these also help in fighting off more common ailments like cold and flu most more easily.