Acacia (Shittim) Absolute
Acacia (Shittim) Absolute Scientific Name: Acacia farnesiana Country of Origin: Egypt Distillation Method: Solvent Extracted Plant Part: Flower Also called the Shittah tree. Shittah or shittim wood was employed in making various parts of the tabernacle in the wilderness. This oil is an Absolute. Perfume Ingredient Characteristics: Deep honey, floral, balsamic aroma. Considered a perfume base note with good fixative qualities. Blending Suggestions: bergamot, frankincense, costus, ylang ylang, citrus oils, violet leaf and orris root. Suggested Uses & Properties for External Applications: Anointing Oil, Perfume Relaxation Exhaustion - Fatigue Antidepressant Calming Comforting Safety: None known. Use Caution References: Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals. Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney (2013-12-02). Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition. Storage: Store in a dark colored bottle out of direct sunlight. Easton's Bible Dictionary Acacia (Heb. shitt