Nag champa explained

Nag champa is a natural fragrance of Indian origin. It is made from a combination of sandalwood and either champak[1] [2] or frangipani.[3] When frangipani is used, the fragrance is usually referred to simply as champa.[4]

Nag champa is commonly used in incense, soap, perfume oil, essential oils, candles, wax melts, and personal toiletries. It is a popular and recognizable incense fragrance.[5]

Composition

A number of flower species in India are known as champa or champak:[6]

Of these—Magnolia champaca is mostly used to prepare the nag champa scent,[5] [7] while Plumeria or Mesua ferrea may be used for scents termed champa and sometimes nag champa.[8] [6]

Nag champa perfume ingredients vary with the manufacturer, though generally they include sandalwood and magnolia,[1] which, as the plant is related to star anise, gives the scent a little spice. Other ingredients will depend on the finished product. Perfume-dipped incenses and soaps would use essential oils or scents, while masala incenses would use finely ground fragrant ingredients as well as essential oils.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Four Seasons of Mojo: An Herbal Guide to Natural Living. 67. Stephanie Rose Bird. Llewellyn Worldwide. 2006. 9780738706283.
  2. Book: The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing. 41. Margaret Ann Lembo. Llewellyn Worldwide. 2006. 9780738747781.
  3. Book: Tomás Prower. La Santa Muerte. 1 Oct 2015. Llewellyn Worldwide. 99. 9780738745510.
  4. Book: To Walk a Pagan Path. 232. Alaric Albertsson. Llewellyn Worldwide. 8 Nov 2013. 9780738739229.
  5. Web site: Natural Scents. Nag Champa Ingredients.
  6. Book: Robert Beer . The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs . 1999 . Serindia . 50 . 9780906026489 .
  7. Book: Stephanie Rose Bird . Four Seasons of Mojo: An Herbal Guide to Natural Living . registration . 2006 . Llewellyn . 978-0-7387-0628-3 . 67 .
  8. Book: Tess Whitehurst . The Magic of Flowers: A Guide to Their Metaphysical Uses & Properties . 2013 . Llewellyn Worldwide . 978-0-7387-3194-0 . 295–.
  9. Book: Indian plant perfumes. 107. Som Nath Mahindru. Metropolitan. 1992.