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Roots: the earliest history of the essential oil industry

Modern technology, from the time of Robert Boyle (1627-91), father of modern chemistry, is relatively familiar. But the fifteen centuries from the first century A.D. until Boyle, when many of the first efforts were made to develop the science and tools used today, tell a story that if unfamiliar, though fascinating. Many personalities, ideas, and cultures played a unique part in the birth and youth of modern sciences upon which we now draw for familiar products.

Brazilian Rosewood Oil: Sustainable Production and Oil Quality Management

This article gives a status report on the Brazilian rosewood oil industry, then reveals the project’s findings regarding the oil’s characterization and the tree’s propagation and field management.

Essential Oils Of Tagetes minuta From Brazil

The Tagetes genus, which is widespread throughout the world, is very rich in species containing essential oils, like most members of the Compositae family. A new interest in the essential oil of Tagetes minuta L. has been growing recently due to its flavor and fragrance properties. However, the increase in diseases caused by the mosquito Aedis aegypti in Brazil has stimulated research toward control of this insect using non-classical approaches.

Progress in Essential Oils: Asafoetida Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of asafoetida oil and extract.

Progress in Essential Oils: Galangal Oil

Galangal or greater galangal oil is obtained from the steam distillation of comminuted rhizomes of Alpinia galanga Willd. a spice which has a woody, fl oral spicy aroma that is dissimilar to ginger. A limited amount of oil of galangal is produced in various countries in southeast Asia.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Grapefruit Oil

This month's issues discusses the chemical composition of grapefruit oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Tagetes Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical components of tagetes oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Marjoram Oil, Lesser Galangal Oil and Wormwood Oil

This edition discusses the chemical composition of Spanish marjoram oil, lesser galangal oil and wormwood oil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Mediterranean Pine Oil

This month, Brian Lawrence discusses the olfactory and chemical composition of Mediterranean pine oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Rhododendron Anthopogon Oil

This month's article discusses the chemical composition of Rhododendron anthopogon Oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Rangpur Lime Oil

The present article reviews the components found in different plant parts of Rangpur lime oil, e.g., the peel oil and cultivars, by various researchers using a variety of methods, including GC-FID, GC/MS and others.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Sage Oil

Sage has been used as a spice and medicine throughout history with its use, growing in a variety of flavor and fragrance applications. This month, we take a closer look at the chemical constituents of pure and hybrid Spanish sage oils.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Long Pepper Oil

The present article is a survey of literature evaluating the constituents of Piper longum L., or long pepper, fruit oil. In one case, early researchers found the oil was devoid of monoterpene compounds and rich in sesquiterpenes, with b-caryophyllene being the major hydrocarbon. Lawrence (1978) and others also examined the composition of P. longum, the findings from which are discussed here.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Oregano Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish oregano oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Summer Savory Oil

Summer savory oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Marjoram Oil

In his regularly featured column, consultant Brian Lawrence reviews the findings of a number of researchers on the constituents in various essential oils. This month, he highlights marjoram oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Armoise Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of armoise oil.

Progress in Essential Oils: Citron Oil, Pimento Leaf and Berry Oil

This month, Brian Lawrence discusses the composition of citron oil, pimento leaf and berry oil.

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