Odor: Quite potent. Very green and earthy. As the name suggests, moss-like odor with an animalistic, leathery note.
Botanical Name: Evernia furfuracea
Country of Origin: France
Extraction Technique: Solvent Extracted
Components: Moss
Color: Dark greenish brown
Note: Base
Viscosity: Very viscous
Properties: Creates calm secure feeling.
Possible Uses: Very good fixative to bind less stable oils in a blend.
Great with: A wide variety of essential oils. Because of its popularity as a fixative, it is used quite extensively in perfumery.
History & Facts: Used by Native Americans to cure lung diseases and as a healing agent.
Safety Information: No known toxicity.
