Keris Oil

Rick · 13th November 2007, 03:05 PM

David ,

I have four ounces of the stuff (Cananga Odorata); I'll send some your way if you'd like .

David · 13th November 2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

David ,

I have four ounces of the stuff (Cananga Odorata); I'll send some your way if you'd like .

Yes please!

Does it have a sharp scent or sweet like ylang ylang? Apparently they are from the same species of plant, though there may be some differences.

Rick · 13th November 2007, 08:19 PM

It bites the nose a bit .

lang · 13th November 2007, 08:48 PM

Yeah, it took me forever to figure out that medicinal or liquid paraffin is simply mineral oil.

I get my kenanga oil (aka cananga odorata macrophylla) from Liberty Natural (libertynatural.com) (they list it as cananga indonesia) I also get my sandalwood oil from there too. Because both are concentrated essential oils, I just drop some of each into the mineral oil and I'm good to go (actually any more I just use the sandalwood oil).

FYI, here's a summation of what my research indicated about the difference between ylang ylang and kenanga oil:

"Do not confuse [ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)] with Cananga oil, a more medicinal & less florally odoured oil, which is produced in Java from Cananga odorata subsp macrophylla." http://www.holisticaroma.co.uk/articles/ylang_ylang.php

Cheers,
Joel

David · 13th November 2007, 09:33 PM

Thanks Joel and welcome to the forum.

lang · 14th November 2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Thanks Joel and welcome to the forum.

Thanks David - I noticed that my only two posts are both about keris oil ingredients - I'll try to be more diverse in the future, at least as far as my meager knowledge will allow!

lemmythesmith · 13th November 2007, 09:48 PM

I've been using Japanese choji oil (oil of cloves) and it keeps the rust off, smells nice too!! I might have a change though and try Alan's recipe.

A. G. Maisey · 13th November 2007, 10:23 PM

According to the wiki mob, Japanese sword oil is liquid parafin mixed with oil of cloves.

I went into shock when I read this.

I'd always thought that Japanese sword oil was pure clove oil.

Looks like it just smells that way.

kai · 14th November 2007, 08:55 AM

Yes, the Japanese oil is only scented - same approach as with keris oil since pure essential "oils" would evaporate and leave no protection for the blade. Not to mention that your storage room would smell pretty much like a dental clinic...

BTW, the regular (expensive) sandalwood oil is already heavily diluted with some base oil (wether with mineral oil or some plant/edible oil may depend on your source). Really pure essential sandalwood oil is terribly expensive but offers the advantage that you really know what's in your customized mix...

Regards,
Kai

13th November 2007, 03:05 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Cananga Oil David , I have four ounces of the stuff (Cananga Odorata); I'll send some your way if you'd like .

13th November 2007, 08:19 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	It bites the nose a bit .

13th November 2007, 08:48 PM	#4
lang Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 6	Yeah, it took me forever to figure out that medicinal or liquid paraffin is simply mineral oil. I get my kenanga oil (aka cananga odorata macrophylla) from Liberty Natural (libertynatural.com) (they list it as cananga indonesia) I also get my sandalwood oil from there too. Because both are concentrated essential oils, I just drop some of each into the mineral oil and I'm good to go (actually any more I just use the sandalwood oil). FYI, here's a summation of what my research indicated about the difference between ylang ylang and kenanga oil: "Do not confuse [ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)] with Cananga oil, a more medicinal & less florally odoured oil, which is produced in Java from Cananga odorata subsp macrophylla." http://www.holisticaroma.co.uk/articles/ylang_ylang.php Cheers, Joel

13th November 2007, 09:33 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Thanks Joel and welcome to the forum.

13th November 2007, 09:48 PM	#7
lemmythesmith Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 93	I've been using Japanese choji oil (oil of cloves) and it keeps the rust off, smells nice too!! I might have a change though and try Alan's recipe.

13th November 2007, 10:23 PM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	According to the wiki mob, Japanese sword oil is liquid parafin mixed with oil of cloves. I went into shock when I read this. I'd always thought that Japanese sword oil was pure clove oil. Looks like it just smells that way.

14th November 2007, 08:55 AM	#9
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yes, the Japanese oil is only scented - same approach as with keris oil since pure essential "oils" would evaporate and leave no protection for the blade. Not to mention that your storage room would smell pretty much like a dental clinic... BTW, the regular (expensive) sandalwood oil is already heavily diluted with some base oil (wether with mineral oil or some plant/edible oil may depend on your source). Really pure essential sandalwood oil is terribly expensive but offers the advantage that you really know what's in your customized mix... Regards, Kai