Re: Pics of my tinctures -- colors on parade

[Guest guest]

At 10:28 AM 10/11/2005, you wrote:

> > >http://www.somaluna.com/product.asp?p=134 & m=48

> > >Musk Seeds (Ambrette Seed)

> > >(hibiscus moschatus)

> > >Other names: Ambrette, Musk Mallow

> > >Musk Seeds are often used in flavoring and

> > perfumery.

> > >HRB012 Musk Seeds (Ambrette Seed) (One Ounce)

> > >Our Price: $4.65

> > >0.5 lb or more: $4.20 ($33.60)

> > >1.0 lb or more: $3.70 ($59.20)

> >

> > Thanks for that link, BB! More than twice what I

> > paid two years ago, but

> > there really does seem to be a worldwide shortage.

> > Or something.

>Anya

>

>In my search, many links came up for importers from

>India and sellers of seeds. I imagine you would have

>to buy a lot from them at wholesale prices hence a

>group or cooperative buy. Also I will ask our local

>Indian lady who is trying to import EO from India.

>You could try asking your local Indian store seller to

>bring these in for you.

I know about the Indian sources --- I've been searching for over a year. I

probably just should have done a co-op or something, since the minimums are

high. I did order from somaluna today, gotta replenish my stock quickly. I

will check with the local store. I'm sampling some ambrette EO and abs

soon, too. I have a little stash of abs, attar, and a lot of tincture. I

can't find my infusion! I remember making some, just a little, and I

misplaced it recently when I aded yet another cabinet. I hate it when just

one little thing is missing!

>

Anya

http://.com

The premier site on the Web to discover the beauty of Natural Perfume

" The Age of the Foodie is passé. It is now the Age of the Scentie. "

[Guest guest]

I'm sampling some

> ambrette EO and abs

> soon, too. I have a little stash of abs, attar, and

> a lot of tincture. I

> can't find my infusion! I remember making some, just

> a little, and I

> misplaced it recently when I aded yet another

> cabinet. I hate it when just

> one little thing is missing!

> Anya

I am trslly interested in Ambrette EO but can't find

it. Stopped by Lhasa Karnak today (you can order from

them on line).

Smelled Champaca gorgeous and Pikake both absolutes

WOW!

bought Deertoungue and Tonka Beans from them and

quickly put them in 100 proof Vodka. Smells are

beautiful but the Tonka Beans say no internal use as

they are poisonous?

Thanks so much fror the sharing

BB

__________________________________

Start your day with - Make it your home page!

http://www./r/hs

[Guest guest]

I'm sampling some

> ambrette EO and abs

> soon, too. I have a little stash of abs, attar, and

> a lot of tincture. I

> can't find my infusion! I remember making some, just

> a little, and I

> misplaced it recently when I aded yet another

> cabinet. I hate it when just

> one little thing is missing!

> Anya

I am trslly interested in Ambrette EO but can't find

it. Stopped by Lhasa Karnak today (you can order from

them on line).

Smelled Champaca gorgeous and Pikake both absolutes

WOW!

bought Deertoungue and Tonka Beans from them and

quickly put them in 100 proof Vodka. Smells are

beautiful but the Tonka Beans say no internal use as

they are poisonous?

Thanks so much fror the sharing

BB

__________________________________

Start your day with - Make it your home page!

http://www./r/hs

[Guest guest]

At 09:12 PM 10/11/2005, you wrote:

>I am trslly interested in Ambrette EO but can't find

>it. Stopped by Lhasa Karnak today (you can order from

>them on line).

Ambrette abs is more available. Try whitelotusaromatics.com or

libertynatural.com

>Smelled Champaca gorgeous and Pikake both absolutes

>WOW!

Pikake absolute?! I have to check this out. I have never seen it. I grow

pikake and tincture it, yummy! Wait. I just went to their site. Maybe

they're confused? I'll call or write them tomorrow. Pikake is J. sambac

" Grand Duke of Tuscany " , AFAIK. They say they have J. sambac Star jasmine

as pikake. Here's a pic from a nursery:

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Oleaceae/Jasminum_sambac.html They

state kind of generally that sambac is used for pikake, indiscriminately.

The Maid of Orleans is used in jasmine tea and rice. Various varieties have

very different names in India, due to their different scents.

Oops. Just did a little more research. UofH says there are two pikakes,

single and double:

http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/page14.htm LOL. I just found

another site that says GDoT is " triple pikake " .

http://en.cn-flower.com/product/disp.php?pid=p4120750624b33

Anyeay, there's also a pic of me holding a flower of GDoT on

.com on one of the pages that has my article on " evolution "

on it. It has a fruity, much less indolic scent than most sambacs.

There is quite a scent difference between the sambacs. GDoT has never been

called Star jasmine.

>bought Deertoungue and Tonka Beans from them and

>quickly put them in 100 proof Vodka. Smells are

>beautiful but the Tonka Beans say no internal use as

>they are poisonous?

No, not poisonous, but a blood thinner. They used to be used in food as a

flavoring until this was discovered, and the FDA no longer allows them as

GRAS. They are perfectly safe on the skin, *except* they cannot be used in

lip balms.

>Thanks so much fror the sharing

>BB

Thanks for the story of your sniff fun at Lhasa Karnac -- I remember that

place from the 70s

;-)

Anya

http://.com

The premier site on the Web to discover the beauty of Natural Perfume

" The Age of the Foodie is passé. It is now the Age of the Scentie. "

[Guest guest]

At 09:12 PM 10/11/2005, you wrote:

>I am trslly interested in Ambrette EO but can't find

>it. Stopped by Lhasa Karnak today (you can order from

>them on line).

Ambrette abs is more available. Try whitelotusaromatics.com or

libertynatural.com

>Smelled Champaca gorgeous and Pikake both absolutes

>WOW!

Pikake absolute?! I have to check this out. I have never seen it. I grow

pikake and tincture it, yummy! Wait. I just went to their site. Maybe

they're confused? I'll call or write them tomorrow. Pikake is J. sambac

" Grand Duke of Tuscany " , AFAIK. They say they have J. sambac Star jasmine

as pikake. Here's a pic from a nursery:

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Oleaceae/Jasminum_sambac.html They

state kind of generally that sambac is used for pikake, indiscriminately.

The Maid of Orleans is used in jasmine tea and rice. Various varieties have

very different names in India, due to their different scents.

Oops. Just did a little more research. UofH says there are two pikakes,

single and double:

http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/page14.htm LOL. I just found

another site that says GDoT is " triple pikake " .

http://en.cn-flower.com/product/disp.php?pid=p4120750624b33

Anyeay, there's also a pic of me holding a flower of GDoT on

.com on one of the pages that has my article on " evolution "

on it. It has a fruity, much less indolic scent than most sambacs.

There is quite a scent difference between the sambacs. GDoT has never been

called Star jasmine.

>bought Deertoungue and Tonka Beans from them and

>quickly put them in 100 proof Vodka. Smells are

>beautiful but the Tonka Beans say no internal use as

>they are poisonous?

No, not poisonous, but a blood thinner. They used to be used in food as a

flavoring until this was discovered, and the FDA no longer allows them as

GRAS. They are perfectly safe on the skin, *except* they cannot be used in

lip balms.

>Thanks so much fror the sharing

>BB

Thanks for the story of your sniff fun at Lhasa Karnac -- I remember that

place from the 70s

;-)

Anya

http://.com

The premier site on the Web to discover the beauty of Natural Perfume

" The Age of the Foodie is passé. It is now the Age of the Scentie. "

[Guest guest]

<When I put my fresh flowers, like dracena, jasmines, cestrum, vietnamese or

tahitian gardenias, tuberoses, fragipanis, etc.>,

OOOO, that is making my mouth water! My favorite flowers. I would love to smell

those tinctures! MUY TROPICAL!! TRE EXOTIQUE!!! LOL!

[Guest guest]

>http://www.somaluna.com/product.asp?p=134 & m=48

>Musk Seeds (Ambrette Seed)

>(hibiscus moschatus)

>Other names: Ambrette, Musk Mallow

>Uses: The Male, Lust, Virility, Strength, Prowess,

>Pursuit

>Associations: Mars, Fire

>Aroma: Pleasant when burned and produce a musky, fiery aroma.

>Musk Seeds are often used in flavoring and perfumery.

>They are a wonderful replacement for traditional musk,

>because they have a very similar aroma.

>------------------------------------------------------------------------

>HRB012 Musk Seeds (Ambrette Seed) (One Ounce)

>

>Our Price: $4.65

>0.5 lb or more: $4.20 ($33.60)

>1.0 lb or more: $3.70 ($59.20)

>Thanks for that link, BB! More than twice what I paid two years ago, but

there really does seem to be a worldwide shortage. Or something. I'm going

to see if they offer them ground. I've never tried to grind them, don't

know how hard they are. Suppose I will, if I have to, of course.Thanks

>again. I'll bet this company gets bewildered by the run on ambrette seeds ;-)

>Anya

http://.com

Dear Anya,

Just ordered an oz. Do you think it would be better in Everclear or Jojoba?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

At 09:13 AM 10/13/2005, you wrote:

>

>Dear Anya,

>

>Just ordered an oz. Do you think it would be better in Everclear or Jojoba?

>

>Thanks

Hi :

First, grind or powder them the best you can -- the company only sells them

whole, and I've only macerated powdered in the past and in true Libran

mode, I say do half and half ;-)

These are very potent seeds, as is any ambrette product -- potent. I only

use it as a fixative, a few drops at a time, otherwise it can be

overwhelming, so a 1/2 ounce of material macerated in two different

carriers is fine.

Now, as far as percentage -- I would make it about a 30% dilution.

Anya

http://.com

The premier site on the Web to discover the beauty of Natural Perfume

" The Age of the Foodie is passé. It is now the Age of the Scentie. "

[Guest guest]

At 09:13 AM 10/13/2005, you wrote:

>

>Dear Anya,

>

>Just ordered an oz. Do you think it would be better in Everclear or

Jojoba?

>

>Thanks

>Hi :

First, grind or powder them the best you can -- the company only sells them

whole, and I've only macerated powdered in the past and in true Libran

mode, I say do half and half ;-)

These are very potent seeds, as is any ambrette product -- potent. I

only use it as a fixative, a few drops at a time, otherwise it can be

overwhelming, so a 1/2 ounce of material macerated in two different

carriers is fine.

>Now, as far as percentage -- I would make it about a 30% dilution.

>Anya

http://.com

Hi Anya,

Thanks, this helps. Good now I can try it both ways.

Yes I had thought from what I have read that I should

grind it. It should be here today or tomorrow.

Saw this last night, but couldn't keep my dish running to open the email.

Lately I have been able to read some mail, if I'm lucky...

To reply is a different story. Think I have to fix this computer.

Will give a update on how it turns out.

Thanks Again ;- )