Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Tuberose

Tuberose oil comes from the flowers of the Polianthes tuberosa plant. It has a sweet spicy scent.

Tuberose flowers

Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)

Properties

Tuberose oil is used in perfumery, but not often used in aromatherapy.

Caution

• Tuberose oil can have a narcotic effect.