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Iris x germanica
Common Names: Iris, flag iris, pale iris, bearded iris, fleur-de-lis, garden iris, german iris.
Orris Root powder is used in perfumary, potpourris and sachets, and for scenting and flavoring. Its scent is similar to violet. It is included in a variety of cosmetic formulas. The volatile otto of orris is a favorite scent fixative.
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Orris Root (peeled) - Cut & Sifted
Iris x germanica
Common Names: Iris, flag iris, pale iris, bearded iris, fleur-de-lis, garden iris, german iris.
Orris Root powder is used in perfumary, potpourris and sachets, and for scenting and flavoring. Its scent is similar to violet. It is included in a variety of cosmetic formulas. The volatile otto of orris is a favorite scent fixative.
With prolific and varietous displays of colorful flowers, the genus is thought to be named for the goddess Iris of Greek mythology. From ancient times, iris was regarded as a symbol of strength and a connector to the divine- said to be central to the origin of the sceptre. Egyptians placed it into the head-dressing of the Sphinx. The prominent three petals of the blossoms connected to the virtues of faith, wisdom and courage.
The root, described in literature from the 15th century, was used for a variety of health benefits and very often for flavoring and scenting. It is an ingredient of the famous Bombay Sapphire gin.
Sample Incense Recipes
1. Angel's Smoke Incense
Mix together:
- 50 g benzoin resin
- 60 g storax resin (substitute Frankincense if unavailable)
- 30 g white sandalwood
- 8 g cloves
- 2 or 3 pieces of orris root
- 2 nutmegs
- A small amount of fresh lemon rind
- A splash of rose water
Grind the nutmegs, cloves, orris root, and sandalwood. Crush the benzoin and storax resins with a mortar and pestle. Thoroughly mix these ingredients together.
Grate fresh lemon rind over the mixture, splash with rose water, and knead to blend.
Place the incense on the smoking coal in small portions.
2. Kyphi Incense
Mix together:
- 3/4 Parts Honey
- 3 Parts Raisins
- 1/4 Part Copal
- 1/4 Part Myrrh
- 1/4 Part Orris
- 1 Part Sandalwood
- 1/4 Part Storax
- 1/2 Part Frankincense
- 1/2 Part Cinnamon
- Red Wine (enough to moisten mixture)
- Benzoin (enough to roll balls in)
Thoroughly grind all ingredients separately, then mix together groups of ingredients by nature: resinous together, powdery together, etc.
Finally, mix all batches together, add red wine to moisten, then roll into 5/8" balls and roll balls in benzoin.
Lay out on waxed paper and allow to "cure" for a week or so, until firm.
3. Passion Incense
Mix together:
- 1 part cinnamon
- 1 part orris root
- a few drops patchouly oil
Thoroughly grind all dry ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Add patchouli oil and mix together.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
4. Roots and Bean Incense
Mix together:
- 1 part orris root
- 1 part ginger root
- 1 part frankincense
- 1 part tonka beans
Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
5. Rosemary Protection Incense
Mix together:
- 1/2 part orris root
- 2 parts rosemary
- 1 part frankincense
- 1 part basil
Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
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