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Broom

Spartium junceum

Broom essential oil

Broom absolute from Spartium junceum (Spanish broom) flowers is used primarily in fine perfumery, valued for its intensely sweet, honey-floral character. The aromatic water from S. junceum has been characterised for chemical composition and evaluated for cytotoxic activity against human cancer cell lines, demonstrating selective antitumour potential.[1]

Also Known As
Genet, Spanish Broom
Family
Floral
Perfumery Note
Middle
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Solvent Extraction
Plant Parts
Flowers
Origins
France, Spain, Italy
Effect
Uplifting & Energizing, Warming & Comforting
Aroma
Floral, Sweet, Honey-like
Applications
Perfumery, Aromatherapy
Price
$$$$Rare floral absolute with an intense honey-like scent; very low yield
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References

  1. [1]Spartium junceum aromatic water: chemical composition and antitumor activity — Venditti A et al. Nat Prod Res, 2012