A resinoid, or oleoresin, is obtained from the ‘cured’ vanilla beans by solvent extraction. An absolute it obtained through further solvent extraction from the oleoresin. A CO2 extraction is also available. Vanilla`s major chemical components, around 86%, are the phenols (vanillin, 4-hydorxybenzyl methyl ether).
Vanilla extracts are used in pharmaceutical preparations such as syrups, primarily as a flavoring agent. Vanilla extracts are also used as fragrance ingredients in perfumes.
Vanilla`s sweet, typical, aroma blends well with most essential oils. It has emotionally soothing and calming properties.
Psychologically, vanilla is considered to be helpful in times of anger and frustration. On the physiological level inhalation, or simply sniffing this oil, may be helpful in curbing sweet cravings.
Contraindications: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing and non-phototoxic.
Albert Y. Leung & Steven Foster, Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons, 1996
Beverley Hawkins, Aromatherapy 201 Course 1999 revised 2000…2013
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