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