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  Tuberose oil (Polianthes tuberosa)- information on the origin, source, extraction method, chemical composition, ...
Tuberose oil is extracted from Polianthes tuberosa of the Agavaceae family and is also known as tuberosa and tubereuse.
Tuberose is a tender, tall, slim perennial with long slender leaves, a tuberous root and large, very fragrant, white lily-like flowers and grows wild in Central America.
Tuberose oil is not normally used in aromatherapy but in the perfume industry as a component of good quality perfumes and is said to have narcotic properties, although proper safety data is not available.
www.essentialoils.co.za /essential-oils/tuberose.htm   (240 words)

  
 tuberose, perfume, aromatherapy, essential oil, natural perfumes, aromatherapie
The narcotizing power of tuberose is used in psycho-aromatherapy to help in solving emotional conflicts, hyper emotiveness, irritability, stress and to help people who have suffered from trauma during wars.
That is because the aroma of Tuberose helps in facing conflicting emotions with less involvement, allowing the mind to work out and integrate the emotional conflict into a cognitive scheme.
Tuberose acts on the Crown chakra, which it opens, allowing to increase one's emotional depth and psychic powers.
www.profumo.it /perfume/aromatherapy/essential_oils/tuberose.htm   (284 words)

  
 Tuberose - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is a perennial plant of the agave family Agavaceae, extracts of which used as a top note in perfumery.
The tuberose is also used traditionally in Hawaii to produce bridal Leis and was considerd a funeral flower in Victorian times.
The tuberose grows in elongated spikes up to 45 cm (18 in) long that produce clusters of fragrant waxy white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tuberose   (242 words)

  
 >>> Tennessee Tuberoses <<< Growing Tips & Planting Guide. <<<
The tuberose is a tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennial which was domesticated by the pre-Columbian Indians of Mexico, and like corn, the Tuberoses orgin is lost in antiquity.
The tuberose is a plant growing 2 to 3 feet tall with green foilage, and upon a stem that springs up from the center of the plant, will be the pure white blooms in pairs that spiral towards the top.
The Tuberose is named for the shape of its rootstock and belongs to the Agave plant family.
www.tntuberoses.com /growing_tips.html   (448 words)

  
 Welcome to the Jeanne Rose Web Site for all your Aromatherapy Needs
History: The tuberose is one of the earliest cultivated plants, and may be extinct in its natural habitat.
The Tuberose flower is one of the flowers that continue to produce and exhale perfume long after it has been picked.
As Steffen Arctander describes it, the Tuberose aroma is a "heavy floral, almost nauseatingly sweet, [with a] heavy and somewhat spicy odor, reminiscent of Honeysuckle, Peru balsam, Orange flower absolute and Stephanotis flowers".
www.jeannerose.net /articles/tuberose.html   (1152 words)

  
 Tuberose Absolute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Tuberose is a perennial plant native to South America, though the oil is no longer produced there.
Tuberose's therapeutic action is similar to the other florals in that it's relaxing, aphrodisiac, and pain relieving.
Tuberose is non-toxic but could be sensitizing to the skin.
www.amrita.net /tuberose.htm   (154 words)

  
 Mexican Tuberose Polianthes tuberosa by Dr. William C. Welch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Tuberoses are plants suitable for Zones 8 and 9, which bloom in late summer.
Tuberoses were also mentioned in early accounts of horticulture in the Gulf states written by William Bartram.
Tuberoses are still popular in Mexican gardens where they are called “Nardo” or “Azucena.” They have been grown commercially for florists and bulb distributors in the San Antonio area for many years and are sometimes available in garden centers during the spring.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /southerngarden/polianthes.html   (292 words)

  
 Antica Farmacista Tuberose
Tuberose, Hyacinth and Lily of the Valley blends the creamy richness of white tuberose, with the sparkling, green freshness of Hyacinth and Lily of the Valley for a luminous, soft, romantic floral.
Antica Farmacista Tuberose, Hyacinth and Lily of the Valley Perfume is the quintessential, classic white floral with creamy white tuberose, lush hyacinth and lily of the valley.
Antica Farmacista Tuberose, Hyacinth and Lily of the Valley Perfume is a classic white floral with creamy white tuberose, lush hyacinth and lily of the valley.
www.your-cosmetics.com /m/Antica_Farmacista.php?brand_filter=Tuberose   (1011 words)

  
 Tantalizing Tuberose   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Tuberose may grow wild in Mexico and surrounding countries, but the cultivation of tuberose is usually in Morocco, the Comores Islands, France, Hawaii, South Africa, India, and China.
The groom wears a maile lei, which is a naïve Kauai plant, while the bride wears a wreath of tuberose and pikaki flowers around her head called a haku.
The legend of the tuberose in France warns that young girls should not breathe in its fragrance after dark for fear that it would put them in a romantic mood.
www.chamomiletimes.com /articles/tuberose.htm   (798 words)

  
 Note of the Week: Tuberose :: Bois de Jasmin
Like jasmine, tuberose continues to produce its scent even after the flower is picked, thus, lending itself as a perfect candidate to the traditional painstaking enfleurage method.
Thus was the inception of the cultivation of the famous Grasse tuberose.
In India, tuberose is known as rat ki rani, mistress of the night, for its strong aphrodisiac powers, and according to some stories I have heard, unmarried girls are warned not to breathe in its perfume after dark.
boisdejasmin.typepad.com /_/2005/06/note_of_the_wee.html   (1083 words)

  
 Tuberose Moss Natural Sugar Scrub - Natural Skin Scrub - New Products! - Old Mill Handmade Soaps and Natural Skin Care
Tuberose is a tuberous perennial Mexican herb (Polianthes tuberosa) that has glasslike leaves and is cultivated for its highly fragrant white flowers.
This is an incredibly moisturizing sugar scrub that exfoliates away dry skin to allow the moisturizing oils to soak in and heal.
Tuberose is a tuberous perennial Mexican herb that is cultivated for its highly fragrant white flowers.
www.oldmillsoap.com /detail.aspx?ID=281   (471 words)

  
 The Tuberose Is A Fragrant Flower For Lei Making
One of the most sought after flowers for lei making is the Tuberose or (Polianthes tuberosa), a native of the East Indies, and a deliciously fragrant plant.
Primarily used as a cut flower, the plants bear two to three foot tall stalks of pristine, waxy white flowers, bringing a beautiful vertical accent to cut arrangements as well as lei.
They don't seem to lend themselves all that well to mixed potted containers, but a pot containing just Tuberoses is striking when grouped with other containers for a tropical theme.
paradiseflowers.com /lei-articles/tuberose.htm   (321 words)

  
 Tuberose and white orchid lei.
Tuberose begin to turn 'rosy' on the outer petals first, then brown.
Due to extreme temperatures in transit this summer, we are unable to guarantee the safe arrival of this lei.
The orchids in the lei may need misting, but the tuberose must be kept dry.
www.geckofarms.com /Leis/T_rose.htm   (236 words)

  
 Tuberose Bulbs: Paradise Flowers and Leis from Maui, Hawaii
Unlike any other Tuberose bulbs on the market, our clusters are hot water treated to kill burrowing nematodes, plus any other insects or fungus.
By the way, my last batch of tuberose from you was excellent, they all grew and the flowers are delightful.
Normal tuberose will grow to be about 12" in diameter.
www.paradiseflowers.com /tuberose1.htm   (338 words)

  
 Tuberose,flowers,Tuberose,flower Pictures,Catalog,Encyclopedia
Date : 1/3/2007 Time : 3:23:49 PM Tuberose is the common name for Polianthes tuberosa, a perennial garden plant of the family Agavaceae.
It is native to southwestern North America but is known only from cultivation.
Tuberose plants have tuberous roots and bear clusters of fragrant, waxy, white flowers, which are used in perfumes.
www.4to40.com /earth/geography/htm/flowersindex.asp?counter=128   (54 words)

  
 Delicate fresh flower leis from Hawaii like Plumeria, Pikake, Tuberose, Carnation, and Micronesian Ginger!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The simple white tuberose flower has a wonderful fragrance similar to a gardenia and is often combined with other beautiful non fragrant flowers in island leis.
Tuberose leis are available as a basic lei and deluxe full lei.
Tuberose is a risky lei to ship because it is sensitive to heat.
www.alohafriends.com /leis_delicate.html   (2973 words)

  
 Delicate Heavenly Scented Fresh Tuberose Leis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Tuberose is the most durable of all the fragrant flowers available for lei shipments.
It is unusually for tuberose to brown during shipping any other time of the year unless it is exposed to extreme heat during shipping.
Tuberose are they are the most durable fragrant flower available for shipping.
www.alohafriends.com /leis_tuberose.html   (1829 words)

  
 Tuberose Natural Body Care Perfumes Fragrances Terranova
Sunny horizons, swaying palms, lush blossoms and 30s travel charm are captured in this gorgeous new collection featuring sheer, sensual Tuberose.
The purest form of alcohol-free fragrance offers a lasting memory of fresh, seductive tuberose blossoms.
A dreamy and lingering spritz of seductive Tuberose.
www.terranovabody.com /island-escapes/tuberose.html   (197 words)

  
 tuberose - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "tuberose" at HighBeam.
Gn trunk show a Palm Beach tonic.(designer Andrew Gn wooed the social set at a luncheon and trunk show hosted by Tuberose boutique)(Brief Article)
Step 2: Next, insert a few tall tuberose stems and a gladiolus on the arrangement's back side to provide height.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-x-tuberose.html   (132 words)

  
 Tuberose Fragrances
Anthousa White Tuberose Eau de Parfum is a creamy white floral, with a mesmerizing touch of sweet sensuous beauty.
TerraNova Tuberose Hydrating Body Wash is a gentle cleanser that leaves the skin lightly scented with the enticing fragrance of creamy Tuberose.
TerraNova Tuberose Body Lotion is lightly scented with the tropical fragrance of Tuberose and leaves skin silky smooth and baby-soft.
www.your-cosmetics.com /f/Tuberose.php   (634 words)

  
 Tuberose - LoveToKnow 1911
The cultivated tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is a plant allied to the Mexican agaves, and is a native of the same country.
The tuberous root-stock sends up a stem 3 ft. in height, with numerous lanceolate leaves and terminal racemes of waxy white funnel-shaped very fragrant flowers.
This page was last modified 08:30, 29 Aug 2006.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Tuberose   (146 words)

  
 PLANT OF THE WEEK* Summer tuberose
Tuberose's fragrant blooms flower on stems as much as 3½ feet tall.
Known for their intense, luscious fragrance, tuberose is a welcome addition to the summer garden.
Native to Mexico, tuberoses grow from rhizomes, and have long-lasting blooms in summer or early fall that make perfect cut flowers.
www.sunset.com /sunset/garden/color/article/0,20633,1217954,00.html   (266 words)

  
 Garden Express Growing Guide
Information and advice on growing your favourite bulbs and perennials.
Tuberose possess the most wonderful perfume and are worth growing for this alone.
Their double cream flowers on tall spikes also make excellent cut flowers.
www.bulbexpress.com.au /en-us/growing_guide/tuberose/tuberose.html   (153 words)

  
 >>> Tennessee Tuberoses <<< Tuberose Bulbs for Sale <<< A Blessing from the Lord. ...
The Tuberose is one of the most fragrant of cultivated plants.
This wonderful cut flower bears clusters of waxy, white flowers and is grown commercially in Europe as a source of perfume.
Anyone growing tuberoses will be more than pleased with its beauty.
www.tntuberoses.com   (70 words)

  
 JOYA Candles  - Tuberose and Jewel Orchid
An exotic mixture relying on the floral, spicy essence of tuberose.
This extravagant and glamorous fragrance is softened by jewel orchid oil, a comforting, warm scent with tea like undertones.
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www.angelicdreamz.com /store/joya_tuberose_jewel_orchid.html   (228 words)

  
 Tuberose/Kupaloke
The original way perfume was made, take the fragrance of the islands anywhere with you.
Another of the renowned lei flowers, the tuberose has a heady yet clean scent.
At last, we have developed a fragrance for this most requested flower, the incredible tuberose.
www.islandherbal.com /kup.html   (120 words)

  
 Tuberose Farming , Essential oil extraction in India, problems & Prospects
Tuberose Farming, Essential oil extraction in India, problems and Prospects
Extraction is done strictly by solvent extraction to produce a concrete and absolute of Tuberose.
Tuberose flower wax is produced which is an excellent skin care product
www.primaryinfo.com /tuberose.htm   (127 words)

  
 White Double Pearl Tuberose - Bulbs Forum - GardenWeb
I bought a tuberose at my local garden center.
Tuberose make more new bulbs than any plant I have grown.
I can dig up one plant from the garden after a couple of years and separate out at least 25 bulbs.
forums2.gardenweb.com /forums/load/bulbs/msg071049301951.html   (414 words)

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