{"product_id":"organic-blue-water-lily-absolute-oil","title":"Organic Blue Water Lily Absolute Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet and earthy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eNymphaea caerulea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmotional Effect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eCalming and grounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethod of Extraction: \u003c\/b\u003eOrganic Extraction (Hexane Free) of the Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is called an \"absolute\" as it is made using a different process from essential oils, which are generally made using steam distillation and sometimes cold pressing. If you want to know more about its process, you can read my article about it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosieblends.com\/blogs\/news\/creating-absolute-oils?pb=0\" title=\"Creating Absolute Oils\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolute oils are typically heavier oils than essential oils meaning they are more viscous and have a stronger scent. This absolute is no exception. A very small number of drops add a strong scent to oils, so you only need very little of it to have a big impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something mesmerising about Blue Water Lily. Obviously the plant itself is captivatingly beautiful, however, the scent has a similar effect. It was once known as the \"Cannabis of Egypt\" and reputedly used to induce hallucinations. While that's not how I would suggest using it, there is undeniably something \"other worldly\" about its aroma which I think is well described as simultaneously calming and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2950306X26000075#bib43\" title=\"Summary Review of Blue Water Lily\"\u003esummary review\u003c\/a\u003e of research into the properties of a variety of lily extracts of the same genus (\u003cspan\u003eNymphaea)\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehas found that they are helpful for skin health. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/epg.science.cmu.ac.th\/ejournal\/journal-detail.php?id=10424\" title=\"Lily extracts for skin health\"\u003eresearch \u003c\/a\u003epaper is for a different species within the same genus has found it is capable of hydrating skin, reducing wrinkle formation and reducing oxidative stress. While I couldn't find any research that specifically showed these qualities for this genus, I strongly suspect that the similarities within the genus means that Blue Water Lily has these properties too. I have included it in the \"Rebirth\" serum as, combined with the citrus scents, it makes for a wonderfully rejuvenating blend for skin health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI find many people love the scent and qualities it brings to any blend and it allows them to deeply relax while remaining grounded and alert. I hope it does that for you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"10m","offer_id":57127502741836,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml dropper bottle","offer_id":57261350551884,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0980\/0780\/files\/Blue-Lotus-Absolute-Essential-Oil-Blue-Water-Lily-Pic.jpg?v=1774943664","url":"https:\/\/rosieblends.com\/products\/organic-blue-water-lily-absolute-oil","provider":"Rosie Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}