Oakmoss Essential Oil | Abbey Essentials
OAKMOSS ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Evernia prunastri
WHY CHOOSE ABBEY ESSENTIALS OAKMOSS OIL?
Our Oakmoss oil is produced in small batches from lichen sustainably harvested on oak and pine, then gently solvent-extracted to preserve its rich, earthy-green character. Rigorous quality checks ensure a consistent, perfumery-grade fixative.
OVERVIEW
Oakmoss essential oil offers a deep green, woody-earthy aroma with subtle fruity undertones. Renowned in perfumery for its fixative strength, it may also help support clear breathing when used in steam inhalation.
NOTES
- Top Note: Subtle fruity freshness
- Middle Note: Rich woody heart
- Base Note: Deep earthy foundation
SCENT FAMILY
Woody · Earthy · Green
AROMATIC DESCRIPTION
Green-moss nuances blend with woody facets and settle on a deep, earthy base.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Fixative · Antiseptic · Decongestant · Grounding
VOLATILITY & EVAPORATION RATE
Very slow evaporation; endures as a lasting base note in blends.
PLANT ORIGIN & PRODUCTION
- Botanical Source: Evernia prunastri
- Grown in: France & USA
- Plant Part: Lichen on oak, pine
- Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
- Aroma Profile: Earthy-woody, green, slight fruit
TRADITION & NATURAL WELLNESS USE
Dubbed the “lungs of oak,” Oakmoss was used by Native American healers for wounds and respiratory relief. Today it may help to:
- Enhance perfume longevity as a fixative
- Support clear airways in steam inhalations
- Ground and calm the mind
IDEAL FOR
- Perfumery base-note blends
- Steam inhalation for congestion
- Earthy diffuser compositions
- Fixative in candle and incense making
- Aromatherapy enthusiasts
POPULAR USES
PERFUME & FRAGRANCE
Use a few drops in your base blend to anchor top and middle notes for lasting scent.
STEAM INHALATION
Add 2—3 drops to hot water and inhale steam to support clear breathing.
CANDLE & INCENSE MAKING
Incorporate into wax or resin blends to enhance depth and longevity.
CAUTION
Always dilute Oakmoss essential oil to 2—5 % in a carrier oil before skin application; see your product label for specifics. May cause skin irritation. Not recommended for internal use. Do not use if epileptic or during pregnancy. Consult a healthcare professional if breastfeeding or under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Fixative · Earthy · Antiseptic · Decongestant · Woody base note