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Cascarilla Bark
The Bahamian cascarilla is a Croton eluteria, in the family of Euphorbiaceae. In 1492, Christopher Columbus, tempted by the wafting fragrance of Acklins and Crooked Island’s native herbs, dropped anchor and named it “Fragrant Islands.” Columbus eventually introduced cascarilla bark to Europe. The Europeans used the material for the manufacture of incense, sachets, potpourris, liquor, and tobacco flavorings, and employed it as a therapeutic aromatic bitter tonic for the treatment of various stomach ailments.
Cascarilla Essential Oil
Cascarilla oil is relatively new to the modern commercial perfume and flavor marketplace. Today, the highly desired and sought-after cascarilla bark essential oil is used for flavoring aperitifs, liquors, beverages, confections, and fine perfumery.
Hydrosol
Hydrosol from cascarilla bark can be used in some cases as a great alternative to cascarilla essential oil in various situations. Aromatherapists suggest it can be used with vulnerable groups such as moms-to-be, babies, children, and the elderly, due to their water-based therapeutic properties.
Use of cascarilla hydrosol include:
- Effective skin toners
- Wound healing
- Anti-inflammatory, cooling
- Skin care products: Serve as hydrating components in a product, e.g. cream, cleanser, etc.
- Safe for infants and young children in baths (1 Tbsp.) or spritzers
- Skin inflammation