MC8- Men's Citrus 8 - Cloud Lime
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Native Singaporean Orchid notes: Aerides Lawrenceae var. Sanderiana
Aerides orchids, often called the "child of the air," are epiphytic plants from Southeast Asia and the Himalayas. They resemble Vanda orchids and are loved for their strong growth and clusters of creamy yellow flowers with magenta tips. Their spicy lemon fragrance adds to their charm, making them favorites among orchid lovers worldwide.
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Therapeutic Orchid notes:
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Bletilla ochracea
In Chinese, it's called Huanghua Baiji, which means yellow flower white root that's slimy. Bletilla ochracea is a type of orchid that has substances called phenanthrenes. These substances can kill certain bacteria that are known as Gram-positive bacteria. These bacteria have thick cell walls and can cause infections in people. The orchid's substances might be helpful for treating infections caused by these bacteria. |
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Polystachya concreta (Jacq.) Garay & H.R.Sweet
Bletilla ochracea, known as Duosui lan in China and Kakina in Orissa, India, is a widely found orchid species across southern Yunnan, Indochina, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Africa, and tropical and subtropical America. In traditional medicine, the tuber of Bletilla ochracea is used by tribes in the Niyamgiri Hills of Orissa to treat arthritis. The tuber is boiled and consumed with honey twice daily on an empty stomach. The orchid's flowers emit a jasmine-like fragrance attributed to compounds like methyl anthranilate and indole, along with a lime blossom scent from nerolidol, dihydrofarnesol, and farnesol, enhancing its appeal. |
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Habenaria marginata Colebr.
The orchid known as Humari, or Golden Yellow Habenaria, blooms from July to November in different regions. It's a small plant found across Pakistan, northern India, Orissa, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand. In traditional medicine, it's used to treat malignant ulcers in places like the Niyamgiri Hills in Orissa and Bangladesh. In Sanjay National Park, its tubers are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. |
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Hemipiliopsis purpureopunctata (K.Y. Lang) Y.B. Luo & S.C. Chen Syn. Habenaria purpureopunctata K.Y.
The orchid mentioned blooms from June to July and thrives in places like broad-leaved evergreen forests, alpine oak forests, grassy slopes, and sandy river banks in southeast Xizang (Tibet) and northeast India. In Chinese medicine, it is prized for relaxing muscles. The whole plant is used for its healing qualities. |
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Pholidota yunnanensis Rolfe
The orchid called Shizaozi grows on karst formations and tree trunks in sparse woods across southeast Yunnan, southwest Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan in China, and Vietnam. It contains compounds like phoyunbenes A, B, C, D, and E, similar to resveratrol, known for their antioxidant properties. In Chinese medicine, the whole plant is used in pork porridge to treat coughs and asthma, and a tincture is recommended for internal injuries. |
Other scent note
Scentopia Library Reference ingredient
Citronella - Plants of Singapore - Check details at Scentopia's scent library
Download the guided mediation that works best with this Orchid fragrance oil
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