Orris root
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Orris root is the root of Iris germanica and Iris pallida. It had the common name of Queen Elizabeth Root. It is commonly used as a fixative and base note in perfumery and as a botanical in gin.
Dried orris roots
Ras el hanout
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Ras el hanout or rass el hanout is a spice mix found in varying forms in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The name means 'head of the shop' in Arabic and implies a mixture of the best spices the seller
Orris root
…regular orris root oil, not the oil of Iris nigricans, which is an endangered species. Orris root is often included as one of the many ingredients of ras el hanout, a blend of herbs and spices used across the Middle East and North Africa, primarily associated with Moroccan cuisine. Orris root has been used in…
Ras el hanout in a bowl