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Synonyms for orris

German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome

fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris

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This market segmentation answers to different needs, in terms of existent rhizome production type: the French industry asks only for black rhizome (mainly for price reasons), from which, through distillation process, it obtains the orris root butter and the concentrated fluid; the Italian and the German industries ask for the most precious white type, because of the different final use they make of it.
Fernet Branca, for example, is infused with myrrh, saffron, gentian root, cinchona bark and orris root to name a few of its exotic ingredients.
According to Waitrose, the gin is distilled with traditional botanicals - including juniper, almond, coriander, orris root, liquorice, lavender and angelica - and also contains the "unexpected flavors" of Earl Grey tea and lemon.
Violet Blonde combines violet, orris root and jasmine to create an opulent, feminine fragrance.
Digital Photo Keychain, pounds 9.99, from www.firebox.com SIMPLY SCENTSATIONAL * Legendary designer Tom Ford's new perfume combines violet, orris root and jasmine to create an opulent, feminine fragrance that's perfect for elegant winter gatherings.
Safe usage for these is not "sufficiently well established among qualified experts to permit a formal determination by FDA that they are generally recognized as safe." They include quinine, red and yellow cinchona barks, two forms of orris root ...
The combination of 12 botanicals, such as grapefruit and Seville orange peels, bitter almond, and orris root, as well as rare Japanese Sencha tea and Chinese green tea, provides a smooth, earnest, and distinctive taste.
The smoky rose, unique to the area, takes centre stage whilst the heady jasmine, blended with the dryness of geranium and orris root, allows the heart to unfold revealing the floral depths of the fragrance.
of orris root, ground nutmeg, ground clove, gum benzoin and powdered storax.
Fixatives such as oak moss, orris root, calamus root, cellulose, citrus peels and spices help absorb, preserve and release the fragrance of your blend.
ROSE AND DELPHINIUM POTPOURRI 9 ounces dried scented rose petals 3 1/2 ounces dried delphinium flowers and marigold petals large jar with screw top 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon ground orris root (available at craft stores) 8 drops rose essential oil or rose geranium oil (available at craft stores)
A touch of orris root will perfume the breath with the smell of violet.
The most important herbal use for irises to day is the use of the rhizomes from certain species to make orris root for use in perfumery and pot-pourri.
n, ts o Other botanicals include juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, citrus, rose petals, Szechuan pepper, cassia, liquorice and orris root.