Orris Root Powder

Botanical Name - Iris germanica Origin - Albania Flavor Profile - Mild floral flavor. Blends well with lavender, vanilla, and citrus peel. Cosmetic Usages - Use in body powders and to thicken skin lotions and creams. Aromatic Usages - Add to potpourri as a fixative. Orris root is also used in perfumery.  Orris root is obtained from a cultivar of iris often called Fleur-de-lis and can take up to five years to dry and age properly, after which the material smells like violet flowers. Powdered orris root is a common fixative in potpourri and perfumes and is also used to flavor gin. The powdered root is also an ingredient found in natural toothpastes, body powders and in other cosmetics. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the inform