Vetiver Haiti

Vetiveria zizanioides

Chemotype: khusimol / vetivone type

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PLANT PART: root
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: base

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Aroma intensity: 90 / 100

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 15%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: low

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No furocoumarin-driven phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for vetiver oil.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateVetiver oil causes skin irritation and must not be applied undiluted; keep to the cited dermal maximum and avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.
moderateDo not use vetiver on children under 3 years old.
minorConsult a healthcare professional before using vetiver essential oil during pregnancy and nursing.

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About this composition

This Haiti record is anchored to a directly readable commercial-vetiver composition table for Haitian material in the 2025 APRC vetiver review, with a batch-specific Plant Therapy GC-FID report used to corroborate the Haitian profile and qualitative odor character. The public data consistently show Haitian vetiver as rich in khusimol, isovalencenol, alpha-vetivone, beta-vetivone, and vetiselinenol.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
(E)-Isovalencenol	14.62%	14.62–14.62%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: (E)-Isovalencenol 14.62%)
Khusimol	11.57%	11.57–11.57%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: Khusimol 11.57%)
alpha-Vetivone	6.28%	6.28–6.28%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: alpha-Vetivone 6.28%)
beta-Vetivone	4.45%	4.45–4.45%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: beta-Vetivone 4.45%)
Vetiselinenol	5.79%	5.79–5.79%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: Vetiselinenol 5.79%)
beta-Vetivenene	2.03%	2.03–2.03%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: beta-Vetivenene 2.03%)
Zizanoic Acid	1.6%	1.6–1.6%	sesquiterpene acid	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row: Zizanoic Acid 1.60%)
Khusimone	4.5%	4.5–4.5%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; Khusimone 4.5%)
Nootkatone	1.7%	1.7–1.7%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; Nootkatone 1.7%)
cis-Eudesm-6-en-11-ol	2.1%	2.1–2.1%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; cis-Eudesm-6-en-11-ol 2.1%)
Ziz-6(13)-en-3-one	2.9%	2.9–2.9%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; Ziz-6(13)-en-3-one 2.9%)
Khusinol	2.7%	2.7–2.7%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; Khusinol 2.7%)
Khusian-2-ol	2.7%	2.7–2.7%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; Khusian-2-ol 2.7%)
Cyclocopacamphan-2-ol	1%	1–1%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; Cyclocopacamphan-2-ol 1.0%)
2-epi-Ziz-6(13)-3a-ol	2.8%	2.8–2.8%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of Haitian Vetiver Oil https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1099-1026(200011/12)15:6%3C395::AID-FFJ930%3E3.0.CO;2-9 (Weyerstahl, P. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 2000, 15(6), 395-411; 2-epi-Ziz-6(13)-3a-ol 2.8%)
12-Norisoziza-5-ene	0.07%	0.07–0.08%	norsesquiterpene	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (12-Norisoziza-5-ene 0.07%)
alpha-Ylangene	0.1%	0.09–0.1%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Ylangene 0.10%)
alpha-Copaene	0.06%	0.06–0.16%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Copaene 0.06%)
6-epi-Nigritene	0.1%	0.08–0.1%	norsesquiterpene	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (6-epi-Nigritene 0.10%)
Nigritene	0.04%	0.02–0.04%	norsesquiterpene	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Nigritene 0.04%)
Acora-3,7(14)-diene	0.11%	0.11–0.11%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Acora-3,7(14)-diene 0.11%)
beta-Funebrene	0.16%	0.13–0.16%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (beta-Funebrene? 0.16%)
beta-Caryophyllene	0.18%	0.18–0.21%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (beta-Caryophyllene 0.18%)
beta-Copaene	0.16%	0.09–0.16%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (beta-Copaene 0.16%)
alpha-Guaiene	0.03%	0.03–0.05%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Guaiene 0.03%)
6,9-Guaiadiene	0.62%	0.62–0.65%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (6,9-Guaiadiene 0.62%)
Prezizaene	0.61%	0.59–0.61%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Prezizaene 0.61%)
Khusimene	0.37%	0.37–0.48%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Khusimene 0.37%)
(E)-Isoeugenol	0.34%	0.34–0.35%	phenylpropanoid	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column ((E)-Isoeugenol 0.34%)
alpha-Amorphene	1.78%	1.78–1.84%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Amorphene 1.78%)
beta-Vetispirene	3.8%	2.13–3.8%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (beta-Vetispirene 3.80%; co-eluting with alpha-Vetispirene on BP5 column)
gamma-Amorphene	0.42%	0.32–0.42%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (gamma-Amorphene 0.42%)
delta-Guaiene	0.29%	0.12–0.29%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (delta-Guaiene 0.29%)
delta-Amorphene	0.95%	0.95–0.99%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (delta-Amorphene 0.95%)
Nootkatene	0.1%	0.1–0.1%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Nootkatene 0.10%)
gamma-Cadinene	1.52%	0.21–1.52%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (gamma-Cadinene 1.52%; co-eluting with Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-diene on BP5 column)
delta-Cadinene	0.25%	0.22–0.25%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (delta-Cadinene 0.25%)
gamma-Vetivenene	0.43%	0.43–0.62%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (gamma-Vetivenene 0.43%)
alpha-Calacorene	0.19%	0.19–0.19%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Calacorene 0.19%)
gamma-Calacorene	0.53%	0.53–1%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (gamma-Calacorene 0.53%)
alpha-Elemol	0.63%	0.3–0.63%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Elemol 0.63%)
Caryophyllene oxide	0.81%	0.81–1.21%	sesquiterpene ether	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Caryophyllene oxide 0.81%)
Globulol	1.1%	1.05–1.1%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Globulol 1.10%)
Guaiol	0.89%	0.89–0.94%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Guaiol 0.89%)
Junenol	1.01%	0.7–1.01%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Junenol 1.01%)
tau-Cadinol	0.51%	0.51–0.65%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (tau-Cadinol 0.51%)
tau-Muurolol	0.46%	0.46–1.27%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (tau-Muurolol 0.46%)
alpha-Muurolol	0.92%	0.82–0.92%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (alpha-Muurolol 0.92%)
beta-Eudesmol	2.61%	1.39–2.61%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (beta-Eudesmol 2.61%; co-eluting with alpha-Cadinol on BP5 column)
Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer A)	2.79%	2.79–2.79%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer A)? 2.79%)
Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer B)	1.67%	1.67–1.67%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer B) 1.67%)
Zizanol	1.72%	1.72–1.72%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Zizanol 1.72%)
Zizanal	2.06%	2.06–2.06%	sesquiterpene aldehyde	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Zizanal 2.06%)
Khusiol	1.23%	1.23–1.23%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Essential Oil, Vetiveria zizanoides - Laboratoire PhytoChemia report for Plant Therapy (Vetiver - Haiti - V3010156) https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf page 2, Table "Identified Compounds", BP5 column (Khusiol 1.23%)

Profile source: Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals; Plant Therapy Vetiver Haiti GC-FID report; Vetiver Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, Haiti row); https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Vetiver-V30101.pdf (Haitian batch comments: representative Haitian profile; odor excellent, full, round, deep, not too smoky); https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/vetiver-essential-oil.php (base note; bold aroma; woody/smoky/earthy/herbaceous/spicy; dermal maximum 15%)

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy for deeply grounding, calming effect
reported to support restful sleep and easing of racing thoughts
used in perfumery as a rich, earthy-smoky base note and fixative
traditionally associated with easing occasional stress and nervous tension
reported to support focus and a sense of stability in blends

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 3 data gaps

Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.

Missing source type: directly readable public safety monograph for the 15% dermal maximum beyond AromaWeb's summary of Tisserand and Young.
No public source reviewed in this pass published a native 0-100 odor-intensity metric; 90 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's qualitative 'Bold' band.
Public data accessed in this pass did not provide verified tenacity-hour or volatility-rate figures for the Haitian oil.