Orris Root Powder

Orris root is a member of the iris family with beautiful

Large, purple flowers and sword-like leaves

Native to the Mediterranean region, the violet-scented

Root has been used in perfumery since the time

Of ancient Greece. Our orris root powder is ground from

Organic Iris germanica. Orris root powder can be employed

As a fixative in potpourri or a stabilizer in cosmetic products

And will impart its pleasant scent if added to herbal sachets

The iris is a group of plants known for their beautiful blooms

And their adaptability to an astonishing variety of growing

Conditions, from the temperate reaches of Oregon to the

Marshes of Louisiana and even the desert American Southwest

In ancient times the iris was a symbol of power and

Majesty used as the original scepter

The orris is a group of two species of European iris

Cultivated in the region near Florence and sold as "ghiaggiuolo."

The rhizomes, resembling ginger, are dug up in August

Stripped of their rootlets and bark, and then dried

Until they have a chalky appearance

Dried orris root smells like violets. It is used primarily as a

Fixative in perfumes to enhance other aromas

Powdered orris root lends a pleasant scent to freshly laundered

Linens and to potpourri

It also can be used as a stabilizer in cosmetics