Ambrette Seed – Abelmoschus moschatus

£10.50

Ambrette Seed

Abelmoschus moschatus

Also known as Annual Hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, Muskdana, Musk Mallow, Musk Okra, Musk Seeds, Ornamental Okra, Rose Mallow Seeds, Tropical Jewel hibiscus, and Yorka Okra

50 grams (non certified viable )

Many non versed purchasers assume that all seed is viable to be able to grow on themselves. This is not the case. Hortucultural seed is certified as viable but all else is not. We are herbalists not horticulturalists. Whilst some seed may germinate, the majority will probably not

Abelmoschus moschatus from which Ambrette Seed is obtained is an extremely aromatic frost hardy plant that has many medicinal and perfumery applications and is a native plant to India. It belongs to the Mallow family.

The seed of the plant (from where the essential oil is extracted) has a sweet, floral and heady fragrance when ground, often compared to animal musk which is why its latin name of moschatus (Literally latin for Musk) is used.

It goes by a variety of names around the world such as Annual Hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, Muskdana, Musk Mallow, Musk Okra, Musk Seeds, Ornamental Okra, Rose Mallow Seeds, Tropical Jewel hibiscus, and Yorka Okra

Traditional Attributes of Ambrette Seed:-

Almost always used (as an oil) for its musky fragrance in the high end perfume industry, it is also used by aromatherapists for circulation problems and with aches and pains (although its expense makes it a very considered choice in this area) plus it has a reputation for assisting with depression and anxiety.

Ambrette Seed is a complex heady and rich fragrance with evident woody and heavy musky tones. It most often used in oriental and blends intended for the masculine market by the perfume industry.

It has a reputation for being an aphrodisiac!

The plant has many culinary uses too. The seeds are added to coffee specifically by Arabic cultures whilst the unripe pods (“musk okra”), the leaves and new shoots are eaten as vegetables. Tobacco is sometimes flavoured with the ground seed or the flowers of the plant.

Major Constituents of Ambrette Seed :-

Farnesyl acetate
Farnesol
Ambrettolide
Decyl acetate
Dodecyl acetate

 

Ambrette Seed Essential Oil is available by clicking here

Weight 0.050 kg
batch-code

HV 20055 AC, HV 55022 AD

country-of-origin

India

harvest

September 2022

best-before

December 2025