~ Essential Names & Definitions ~

 

Essential Oils, Indian Names

Indian to English

 

Rooh khus is North Indian Vetiver. It is different and more expensive than the more commonly available South Indian Vetiver.

Loban is Resinoid Benzoin Siam. It is a solid material that can be made into a resin.

Sugabdh kokila is Laurel Berry (laurus nobilis).

Nagar motha is Cyperus Scariosus/Cyperus Rotundus.

Zafran is Saffron

Ruh motia or Attar motia is Jasmine Sambac in a sandalwood oil base.

Miti is distilled sand, in Sandalwood base.

Mehndi attar is probably Henna oil in a base such as Sandalwood.

Zafri is probably another name for Zafran.

Sugandg mantri is also called Gandhi root, used in perfumery. Botanical name unknown.


 

 


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