Guest guest Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where do I get my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be VERY nice. K -- Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:56 PM, Kathleen Petrides wrote: > is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where > do I get > my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be > VERY nice. > (Nikki) Mountain Rose Herbs actually has some. I have not tried it > for myself, but I am a big fan of their products and high quality. http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/fwater/fwater.php Good Luck! Nikki www.gabrielsaunt.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 WELL! what a coinky-dink! I did google search and they came up on top, when and checked out their prices, read their little " be concientious " notice and order 2 16 ounce bottles. ;-) K On 4/14/07, Nikki Sherritt <nsherritt wrote: > > > On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:56 PM, Kathleen Petrides wrote: > > > is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where > > do I get > > my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be > > VERY nice. > > > (Nikki) Mountain Rose Herbs actually has some. I have not tried it > > for myself, but I am a big fan of their products and high quality. > > http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/fwater/fwater.php > > Good Luck! > > Nikki > www.gabrielsaunt.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Kathleen, Beware of any bottled water that comes from India. Just ensure the stuff has an antibacterial agent as you must consider the water born diseases endemic in that country. A geniune distilled water should be sterile, but I would not risk it unless I was certain of how the water had been handled. Martin , " Kathleen Petrides " <WoobeyQueen wrote: > > WELL! what a coinky-dink! > > I did google search and they came up on top, when and checked out their > prices, read their little " be concientious " notice and order 2 16 ounce > bottles. ;-) > > K > > > On 4/14/07, Nikki Sherritt <nsherritt wrote: > > > > > > On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:56 PM, Kathleen Petrides wrote: > > > > > is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where > > > do I get > > > my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be > > > VERY nice. > > > > > (Nikki) Mountain Rose Herbs actually has some. I have not tried it > > > for myself, but I am a big fan of their products and high quality. > > > > http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/fwater/fwater.php > > > > Good Luck! > > > > Nikki > > www.gabrielsaunt.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 , Nikki Sherritt <nsherritt wrote: > > > On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:56 PM, Kathleen Petrides wrote: > > > is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where > > do I get > > my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be > > VERY nice. > > > > (Nikki) Mountain Rose Herbs actually has some. I have not tried it > > for myself, but I am a big fan of their products and high quality. > > > http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/fwater/fwater.php > > Good Luck! > > Nikki > www.gabrielsaunt.com I like that company for herbs, don't trust them with hydrosols. A few years ago I got some " neroli " hydrosol from them. It smelled weak, and went bad with LOTS of bacterial growth within a month or so. Called them, they admitted they -made-it-themselves- with dried orange blossoms! Bet they're doing the same with the sandalwood. Amateurs, IMO. of Natural Perfume Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild http://ArtisanNaturalPerfumers.org Natural Perfumers Community Group Natural Perfumery Blog http://AnyasGarden.Blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 At 05:13 AM 4/15/2007, you wrote: >is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where do I get >my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be VERY nice. K, I have, in the past, received samples from more than one source in India... in every case the hydrosol was almost odorless.. I think it had been cohabitated until every last drop of eo was removed. Not something I would spend money on. Now there is a vendor in the northwest who offers a VERY aromatic one... so aromatic that I KNOW it's not the same product I sampled... I suspect that it MAY have the essential oil solublized in distilled water. I don't know this... but it was one of those 'too good to be true' things... Over 10 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Accessories, Hard to find Books and Videos <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Thanks Martin, Thanks Anya As usual I jumped in feet first. >sigh< Too late but... I planned not to use it for anything " medical " . More as a linen spray than anything else so the unsterile bit shouldn't be a problem but I'll consider an antibacterial agent... and MAN I hope in the few years since you ordered Anya, they've changed their evil ways. Ah well, we live, do stupid sh*t and hopefully learn from it. K On 4/15/07, Anya <mccoy wrote: > > <%40>, > Nikki Sherritt <nsherritt > wrote: > > > > > > On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:56 PM, Kathleen Petrides wrote: > > > > > is there such a beastie and if not, why not? And if there is, where > > > do I get > > > my hands on some.... just realized that sandalwood hydro would be > > > VERY nice. > > > > > > > (Nikki) Mountain Rose Herbs actually has some. I have not tried it > > > for myself, but I am a big fan of their products and high quality. > > > > > > http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/fwater/fwater.php > > > > Good Luck! > > > > Nikki > > www.gabrielsaunt.com > > I like that company for herbs, don't trust them with hydrosols. A few > years ago I got some " neroli " hydrosol from them. It smelled weak, and > went bad with LOTS of bacterial growth within a month or so. Called > them, they admitted they -made-it-themselves- with dried orange > blossoms! Bet they're doing the same with the sandalwood. Amateurs, IMO. > > of Natural Perfume <http://anyasgarden.com/> > Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild http://ArtisanNaturalPerfumers.org<http://artisannaturalperfumers.org/> > Natural Perfumers Community Group > > Natural Perfumery Blog http://AnyasGarden.Blogspot.com/<http://anyasgarden.blogspot.com/> > > > -- Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I think the best thing is to always order samples and judge for yourself. I also make a regular practice of emailing (or better, calling) my suppliers and talking to them about any potential order of new products from them. Mountain Rose has a great reputation , at least here in the Great Pacific NorthWest and I would call and talk to them before you let someone else turn you away. Trying yourself and comparing, reading, and getting feedback is the winning equation here when it comes to buying supplies! Everyone has different experiences here. My 1 1/2 cents! Nikki As usual I jumped in feet first. >sigh< Too late but... I planned not to use it for anything " medical " . More as a linen spray than anything else so the unsterile bit shouldn't be a problem but I'll consider an antibacterial agent... and MAN I hope in the few years since you ordered Anya, they've changed their evil ways. Ah well, we live, do stupid sh*t and hopefully learn from it. On Apr 15, 2007, at 11:15 AM, Kathleen Petrides wrote: > I like that company for herbs, don't trust them with hydrosols. A few > > years ago I got some " neroli " hydrosol from them. It smelled > weak, and > > went bad with LOTS of bacterial growth within a month or so. Called > > them, they admitted they -made-it-themselves- with dried orange > > blossoms! Bet they're doing the same with the sandalwood. > Amateurs, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 >Mountain Rose has a great reputation They might have among those who do not know the right questions to ask. When I started prodding them over their sales of endangered species and other matters, they could not take it and went as far as blocking my emails. It looks to me like they just parrot the hogwash their suppliers tell them and are not interested in finding out the truth. It always sending alarm bells ringing in my head when I see a web site plastered with conservation logos, yet they cannot give a reasonable reply to challenge their claims. Martin Watt http://www.aromamedical.com , Nikki Sherritt <nsherritt wrote: > > I think the best thing is to always order samples and judge for > yourself. I also make a regular practice of emailing (or better, > calling) my suppliers and talking to them about any potential order > of new products from them. > Mountain Rose has a great reputation , at least here in the Great > Pacific NorthWest and I would call and talk to them before you let > someone else turn you away. Trying yourself and comparing, reading, > and getting feedback is the winning equation here when it comes to > buying supplies! Everyone has different experiences here. > > My 1 1/2 cents! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Martin- I decided (although I do not purchase Indian Sandalwood anymore) to email MRH about this just to see what they would say. Here is their response. I cannot speak for the quality of their EO's or Hydrosols, etc. I don't buy any of my EO's from them, just carrier oils, etc. which they have excellent quality ones (and i have tried many). Again, everyone has their own experiences with companies. I have several that I would never do business with again, but get talked " up " all the time by other folks (go figure). Anyhoo, here is their response. Thanks Martin! Mountain Rose Herbs response to my question about their Sandalwood Hydrosol: " Thank you for contacting us here at Mountain Rose Herbs! I'm not sure what quality of Sandalwood hydrosol you're used to, but the scent of the true hydrosol is very light (as the essential oil has been removed). I can assure you it's not been adulterated at all, this is pure hydrosol direct from the distillery. It appears that folks who are used to the essential oils mixed with water 'flower waters' are disappointed in the scent, but the folks looking for the healing qualities of Sandalwood love this stuff! I hope that helped to answer your question and do let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Thank you for your interest in our products and have a great day! " Warm regards, Barbara Customer Service Mountain Rose Herbs A Herbs Health & Harmony Company PO Box 50220 Eugene, OR 97405 (800) 879-3337 On Apr 17, 2007, at 11:54 AM, aromamedical2003 wrote: > >Mountain Rose has a great reputation > They might have among those who do not know the right questions to > ask. When I started prodding them over their sales of endangered > species and other matters, they could not take it and went as far as > blocking my emails. It looks to me like they just parrot the hogwash > their suppliers tell them and are not interested in finding out the > truth. It always sending alarm bells ringing in my head when I see a > web site plastered with conservation logos, yet they cannot give a > reasonable reply to challenge their claims. > > Martin Watt > http://www.aromamedical.com > > - > > > > > _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Also, MRH does mention on their descriptions on the Rosewood and Sandalwood " Endangered, use sparingly " when many, many, many other companies sell these oils (in larger quantities at that) with no mention of the endangered status. Just a note in case you haven't seen that. Nikki On Apr 17, 2007, at 11:54 AM, aromamedical2003 wrote: > >Mountain Rose has a great reputation > They might have among those who do not know the right questions to > ask. When I started prodding them over their sales of endangered > species and other matters, they could not take it and went as far as > blocking my emails. It looks to me like they just parrot the hogwash > their suppliers tell them and are not interested in finding out the > truth. It always sending alarm bells ringing in my head when I see a > web site plastered with conservation logos, yet they cannot give a > reasonable reply to challenge their claims. > > Martin Watt > http://www.aromamedical.com > > - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 >sigh< Didn't mean to start a war. I had heard about these folk a little and as they are only up the road I figured " why not? " So I bought 2 bottles. However, I'm not planning on making anything with them, my intent is to just spray clothes, furniture, the carpet in my room etc. I figured it was a " cheap " way to make things smell Sandalwoody. I'm surprised it didn't occur to me earlier and of course being your typical impulsive, don't stop to think about it person, I jumped in with two feet. anywho, the hydrosol should be here in by Saturday at the latest so I'll be able to play with it and while I won't be able to dectect bacteria (unless it makes the water stink) I might be able to tell if it's not " right " . >shrug< If not and it does smell Sandalwoody then I'll just go ahead and use it for it's original intended use. K On 4/17/07, aromamedical2003 <aromamedical wrote: > > . > > > -- Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 At 07:48 AM 4/18/2007, you wrote: >I'm not sure what quality of Sandalwood hydrosol you're used to, but the >scent of the true hydrosol is very light (as the essential oil has been >removed). ... It appears that folks who are used to >the essential oils mixed with water 'flower waters' are disappointed >in the scent, but the folks looking for the healing qualities of Sandalwood >love this stuff! fwiw... their description of a true S'wood hydrosol matches the samples we have received from Indian sources... and, needless to say, they are NOT the source in the northwest that I mentioned with the 'too good to be true' sample... the real thing is very close to odorless.... Over 10 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Accessories, Hard to find Books and Videos <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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