Priprioca
The Amazon biome
NAME | Priprioca
BOTHANICAL NAME | Cyperus articulatus
OCCURRENCE | Amazon
PROCESSED PART | Roots
OLFACTORY DESCRIPTION | Woody, fresh, spicy.
CROP | October – December
CURIOSITY
Priprioca essential oil has become an important element from the Amazon Rainforest to cosmetics and perfume creations. It is also traditionally used by the population due to its medicinal, therapeutic and pharmacological properties.