List of CO2 Extracts Used in Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery
Within the scope of aromatherapy, steam distilled essential oils are primarily used. However, CO2 Extracts are gaining increasing attention as some of their attributes are superior to that of essential oils.
Introduction to the CO2 Extract Lists Shown Below
Below, you will see two separate CO2 Extract lists:
These lists include the CO2 extracts that are currently available from reputable suppliers at the time that I am preparing these lists. As with essential oils, the availability of particular CO2 extracts is subject to change. These lists, however, should give you a general overview on the availability of particular CO2 extracts.
List of Available Aromatic CO2 Extracts
This list includes CO2 Extracts that are highly aromatic and that are used in aromatherapy in a manner similar to that of essential oils and absolutes. Some CO2 extracts are very thick. Reading the CO2 Supercritical Extract Guide will help give you a better understanding of how aromatic CO2 extracts compare with essential oils.
Allspice CO2 Select Extract
Pimenta dioica and Pimenta officinalis
Ambrette Seed CO2 Select Extract
Abelmoschus moschatus
Angelica Root CO2 Select Extract
Angelica archangelica
Star Anise CO2 Select Extract
Ilicium verum
Buddha Wood CO2 Subcritical Extract
Eremophila mitchellii
Caraway Seed CO2 Select Extract
Carum carvi
Cardamom CO2 Select Extract
Elettaria cardamomum
Cassia CO2 Select Extract
Cinnamomum cassia
Celery Seed CO2 Total Extract
Apium graveolens
Champaca CO2 Total Extract
Michelia champaca
Cinnamon Bark CO2 Total Extract
Cinnamomum burmannii
Clove Bud CO2 Select Extract
Syzygium aromaticum
Cocoa CO2 Select Extract
Theobroma cacao
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Coconut CO2 Select Extract
Cocos nucifera
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Coffee CO2 Total Extract
Coffea arabica
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Coriander Seed CO2 Select Extract
Coriandrum sativum
Elder Flower CO2 Select Extract
Sambucus nigra
Elemi CO2 Select Extract
Canarium luzonicum
Emerald Cypress CO2 Subcritical Extract
Callistris columellaris
Fenugreek CO2 Total Extract
Trigonella foenumgraecum
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Siberian Fir CO2 Subcritical Extract
Abies sibirica
Frankincense CO2 Select Extract
Boswellia carteri and Boswellia serrata
Galbanum CO2 Select Extract
Ferula galbaniflua
German Chamomile CO2 Select and Total Extracts
Chamomilla recutita
Ginger CO2 Select and Total Extracts
Zingiber officinale
Hops CO2 Total Extract
Humulus lupulus
Jasmine CO2 Select Extract
Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum sambac
Juniper Berry CO2 Select Extract
Juniperus communis
Lavender CO2 Select Extract
Lavandula angustifolia
Lilac CO2 Total Extract
Syringa vulgaris
Linden Blossom CO2 Select and Total Extracts
Tillia cordata
Marjoram CO2 Select Extract
Origanum majorana
Mango Ginger CO2 Total Extract
Curcuma amada
Myrrh CO2 Select Extract
Commiphora myrrha
Nutmeg CO2 Select Extract
Myristica fragrans
Oregano CO2 Select Extract
Origanum vulgare
Orris Root CO2 Select Extract
Iris germanica
Rose CO2 Total Extract
Rosa damascena and Rosa alba
Rosemary Cineole CO2 Select Extract
Salvia rosmarinus
Sandalwood Heartwood CO2 Select Extract
Santalum album and Santalum spicatum
Thyme CO2 Select Extract
Thymus vulgaris
Tumeric CO2 Total Extract
Curcuma longa
Vanilla, 12% or 26% Vanillin CO2 Total Extract
Vanilla planifolia
Yarrow CO2 Total Extract
Achillea millefolium
Zdravetz CO2 Total Extract
Geranium maccrorrhizum
List of Available Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts
This list includes CO2 Extracts that are similar in functionality to that of carrier oils (also known as vegetable oils). Reading the CO2 Supercritical Extract Guide will help give you a better understanding of how these CO2 extracts compare with carrier oils.
Amaranth Seed CO2 Total Extract
Amaranthus caudatus
Arnica Flower CO2 Total Extract
Arnica montana
This extract usually is sold diluted in sunflower seed or another vegetable oil.
Black Cumin Seed CO2 Total Extract
Nigella sativa
Calendula CO2 Total Extract
Calendula officinalis
Carrot Root CO2 Total Extract
Daucus carota
This extract usually is sold diluted in sunflower seed or another vegetable oil.
Chia Seed CO2 Total Extract
Salvia hispanica
Cocoa CO2 Select Extract
Theobroma cacao
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Coconut CO2 Select Extract
Cocos nucifera
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Coffee CO2 Total Extract
Coffea arabica
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Fenugreek CO2 Total Extract
Trigonella foenumgraecum
This extract is cross listed under both Aromatic and Lipid (Fatty) CO2 Extracts.
Oat CO2 Total Extract
Avena sativa
Pomegranate Seed CO2 Total Extract
Punica granatum
Raspberry Seed CO2 Total Extract
Rubus idaeus
Rhatany Root CO2 Total Extract
Krameria lappacea
This extract usually is sold diluted in olive or another vegetable oil.
Rice Bran CO2 Total Extract
Oryza sativa
Rose Hip Seed CO2 Total Extract
Rosa canina
Sandalwood Seed CO2 Total Extract
Santalum spicatum
Seabuckthorn Berry Fruit Pulp or Seed CO2 Total Extract
Hippophae rhamnoides
Tomato Seed CO2 Total Extract
Solanum lycopersicum
Wheatgerm CO2 Total Extract
Triticum aestivum
CO2 Extract Safety Information
CO2 extracts share some similarities with essential oils (and some with vegetable oils). However, the chemistry of CO2 extracts can differ from their essential oil counterparts. Not much specialized safety information is available for CO2 extracts. Use CO2 extracts with great care and do not assume that every CO2 extract has the same safety precautions as its essential oil counterpart. Ginger Total CO2 Extract, for example, is much more potent than Ginger Essential Oil.
General Safety Information
Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. For general dilution information, read AromaWeb's Guide to Diluting Essential Oils. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Before using this or any essential oil, carefully read AromaWeb's Essential Oil Safety Information page. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
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Important Information About the Profiles
The essential oil information provided on AromaWeb is intended for basic educational purposes only. The references to safety information, test results, constituents and percentages is generalized information. Essential oils can vary greatly in composition. The data is not necessary complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The essential oil photos are intended to represent the typical and approximate color of each essential oil. However, essential oil composition and color can vary based on harvesting, distillation, age of the essential oil and other factors. Profiles for several CO2 Extracts and absolutes are included within the directory, and are denoted as such.
