Info Orris Root Absolute Oil (Iris Pallida, Africa) Orris Root Absolute Oil is extracted from the Iris Pallida plant rhizomes, cultivated in Africa, also known as Iris Germanic, Iris Florentine, Iris pallid, Iris, Flag Iris, and Rhizoma Iridis, and exhibits a beautiful flowery violet-like fragrance. The extraction process to obtain Orris Root oil is very slow and time consuming that requires a great amount of plant material to produce a small amount of oil. Benefits Orris Root Absolute Oil Uses and Benefits Mildly refreshing and astringent, Orris root is important in western herbal medicine, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, and is used mainly as a fixative and base note in perfumery and potpourri. Orris Root oil is considered to have a positive effect on the moisture content and elasticity of the skin and helps the skin to rid itself of toxins. It is believed that Orris root can be used to find and hold love. Orris Root oil blends best with fixed oils and works excellently in solid perfumes. Warnings Read these essential oils/absolutes use WARNINGS before purchase. Also view Also view our Orris Root Absolute Oil (Iris Florentine, Europe)