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What is the exact botanical source of this gardenia essential oil and where do you source the blossoms?

Our gardenia essential oil is steam-distilled exclusively from the fresh blossoms of Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis (Rubiaceae family), China's iconic white-floral species known as the "Gentleman of Fragrances."

Botanical & Origin Details

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Botanical NameGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis
FamilyRubiaceae (Madder family)
Part UsedFresh flower blossoms only (petals, stems and calyx removed)
Origin RegionsHunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Hubei
Harvest SeasonMay–July, at full bloom
HandlingConstant-temperature transport at 20–25°C, processed within hours of harvest
Blossoms are picked at peak bloom on summer nights when aroma compounds are most concentrated, transported chilled to preserve volatiles, then pre-sorted to remove stems and calyx before distillation. Our cultivation partners use low-chemical field management for consistent quality across batches.

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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.