Botanical Name: Plumeria Alba is derived from the magical flowers of the 'Tree of Life.
Aromatic Description: Frangipani Essential Oil Will Leave You Spellbound! Their heady, romantic scent soothes you right down to the soul. Frangipani Essential Oil, derived from the tropical Plumeria species, belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is steam distilled from the plant’s richly fragrant flowers. Native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of Southeast Asia, frangipani is treasured for its intoxicatingly sweet, floral aroma.
In aromatherapy, it is a symbol of love, beauty, and spiritual connection. It embodies themes of purity, inner peace, and the unfolding of the soul. It is often used to promote emotional healing, serenity, and gentle introspection. Its soft scent makes it an excellent oil for calming the heart and grounding the spirit.
Frangipani essential oil resonates deeply with the Heart Chakra (Anahata), encouraging compassion, forgiveness, and emotional balance. It helps release deep-seated emotional wounds and facilitates self-love and emotional openness. The oil’s energetics promote gentle healing, making it a powerful companion during meditative practices or rituals centred around love and emotional clarity. Chemically, frangipani essential oil contains active compounds such as linalool, benzyl acetate, eugenol, geraniol, and farnesol. These constituents contribute to its distinctive aroma and soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The oil is often praised for calming the nervous system, reducing stress, and uplifting the mood. It acts as a natural sedative, easing mental tension and promoting relaxation. Additionally, its skin-friendly nature supports hydration, helps with inflammation, and may even assist in reducing visible signs of ageing. Its exotic scent is also considered an aphrodisiac, enhancing intimacy and sensuality.
In practice, frangipani essential oil can be used in a diffuser to create a tranquil environment ideal for emotional healing or meditation. Diluted in a carrier oil makes a luxurious massage blend that alleviates stress and promotes relaxation. It’s also widely used in skin care formulations and perfumes due to its soothing and aromatic qualities. A few drops added to a warm bath can provide a deeply nurturing experience, supporting physical relaxation and emotional rejuvenation. Frangipani blends beautifully with other essential oils, enhancing its floral and grounding qualities. It pairs well with sandalwood for deep grounding, lavender for emotional healing, ylang-ylang for sensual relaxation, geranium for hormonal balance, and rose to amplify its heart-opening energy. Citrus oils like bergamot or sweet orange can add a fresh, uplifting dimension to its rich aroma.
Frangipani essential oil is extracted through steam distillation, a gentle method that preserves its delicate and luxurious floral fragrance. Due to the flower's low oil yield is often found as an absolute or used in small concentrations in high-end perfumery. In aromatherapy, frangipani remains a treasured oil for its ability to nourish the soul, calm the heart, and bring emotional serenity through its exquisite scent and powerful symbolism.
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction (Absolute Form)
Frangipani Essential Oil
This powerful essential oil can be diluted with carrier oils and used as a topical application or a relaxing Ayurvedic massage. Add few drops of oil to potpourris, vaporizers, candles, or diffusers for combating germs in the air and protecting the environment naturally. It can also be added to your bathtub for an aromatic, healing, stimulating, and energizing bath.