Tulip Absolute

There are over 75 species of tulips and all belong to the Liliaceae family. This renowned spring flower first appeared in the western part of Europe around the year of 1500 being native to the Middle East countries. The name of the flower comes from the Persian word "toliban" meaning turban probably due to its shape. Oriental rugs have the tulip as a decoration motif for centuries. Holland is considered to be the land of tulips. The bulbs they grow from were used to be merchandised in exchange for coins and even gold. Tulips are the national flower of Holland. Oil The liquid is clear but according to the color of the petals its color can vary from yellowish to orange and pink. There is a great variety of colors in tulips like: red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, and white of course. Extraction The methods used to extract the oil from this delicate flower are steam distillation as well as by using a solvent. Chemical composition Tulipanin is an anthocyanin as well as tuliposides and tuli