Characteristics:
Appearance: Fluid to slightly viscous liquid
Color: Varies from amber to deep blue or greenish blue
Aroma: Heavy, sweet-woody and spicy-animal odor
Active constituents:
Major compounds are nardostachnol, δ-aristolene, β-maaliene,
jatamansone, spirojatamol, narseychelanone, jatamol, 3 ,
7-guaiadiene as major components
Uses:
◊ Used in aromatherapy to relieve stress and tension.
◊ In perfumery such as oriental bases, heavy florals, woody
bases and hair care products.