Mugwort Oil

Product Overview

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents our premium Mugwort Oil, a highly aromatic, therapeutic-grade botanical treasure steam-distilled from the wild-harvested leaves and flowering tops of Artemisia vulgaris. Our state-of-the-art distillation facility honors Kannauj's centuries-old artisanal heritage, seamlessly blending traditional copper-pot precision with modern, cold-vacuum fractional control to preserve the delicate, volatile terpenes of this ancient plant. This meticulous processing ensures an essential oil of peerless purity and raw olfactory power, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous standards of global fragrance houses, cosmetic formulators, and clinical aromatherapists.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

Our Mugwort Oil exhibits a complex, multi-dimensional olfactory profile. The top notes open with a sharp, medicinal, and cooling camphoraceous lift, driven by the synergistic presence of 1,8-cineole and camphor. As the fragrance evolves, it transitions into a rich, deeply green, and herbaceous heart characterized by the warm, bittersweet, and slightly dry nuances of α- and β-thujone. The dry-down reveals a grounding, earthy, and subtly woody base note that anchors the entire composition. This exceptional profile makes our Mugwort Oil highly sought after for sophisticated fougère, chypre, and woody-oriental fine fragrances. Beyond perfumery, its potent bioactive components make it an invaluable ingredient in topical cosmetic formulations, therapeutic massage oils, natural wellness remedies, and luxury soap and candle manufacturing.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Botanical Name: Artemisia vulgaris
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Plant Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Purity: 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted
• Appearance: Pale yellow liquid
• Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.910 – 0.940 (Result: 0.925)
• Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.465 – 1.485 (Result: 1.472)
• Optical Rotation: +10° to +20° (Result: +15°)
• Flash Point: 67°C
• Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water
• Shelf Life: 3 Years (when stored under optimal conditions)

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

• Fine Perfumery Accords: Use Mugwort Oil in trace amounts (0.1% to 1.5% of the fragrance concentrate) to add a wild, green, herbaceous dimension to fougère or leather accords. It pairs exceptionally well with lavender, oakmoss, patchouli, and pine needle.
• Aromatherapy & Dream Blends: For targeted aromatherapy formulations or "dream work" diffusion blends, combine Mugwort Oil with Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, and Sandalwood. Recommended dilution for active diffusion is 2-3 drops per 100ml of water.
• Topical Cosmetics & Massage Oils: Due to the high thujone content (combined α- and β-thujone ~61%), strict dermal limits must be observed. For topical applications, massage oils, or skincare serums, do not exceed a dermal limit of 0.4% in the final formulation. Always dilute with stable carrier oils like Jojoba or Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
• Cold-Process Soap Making: In cold-process soap formulations, Mugwort Oil provides excellent scent retention. Recommended usage rate is 1.5% to 3% of the total fat weight, blending it with cedarwood, rosemary, and eucalyptus to ground the camphoraceous top notes and ensure a long-lasting, earthy-fresh bar.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

At Shiva Exports India, quality control is integrated into every stage of production. Each batch of Mugwort Oil undergoes rigorous gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to confirm its precise chemical fingerprint—guaranteeing a minimum of 42% α-Thujone and 18% β-Thujone for unmatched therapeutic potency. Our oil is strictly verified to be free from pesticides, synthetic adulterants, and residual solvents. We adhere strictly to EU regulations for heavy metals (<10 ppm) and maintain stringent microbial controls (<100 CFU/g total plate count). We operate under ISO 9001:2015 and GMP standards, providing a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), MSDS, and IFRA compliance certificates upon request to facilitate seamless global customs clearance.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

To preserve the integrity of the volatile constituents and prevent UV-induced degradation, Shiva Exports India supplies Mugwort Oil in export-grade, epoxy-lined aluminum bottles (100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, and 5L) and heavy-duty 25kg HDPE or steel drums for large-scale industrial manufacturing. We offer flexible OEM/ODM private labeling services and custom packaging configurations tailored to your brand's specifications. Leveraging our robust global logistics network, we guarantee swift, secure, and compliant international air and sea freight shipping with complete documentation.