is worn by Tahitians tucked behind their ear,if worn on the right ear the heart is free,and if the left ear,it is not.It is the flower offered to greet and welcome those who arrive in Tahiti as an invitation to well being.But beyond its symbolic gestures and it's sensuality,the Tiare flower is one of the most important plants of the Raau Tahiti,the traditional pharmacopoeia of Tahiti.The flower is largely used in many preparations:the treatment for some eczemas,headaches,insect bites (cf "Plantes utiles de Polynesie",by Dr Paul Petard-Haere Po No Tahiti editions).Today,the Tiare Tahiti enters the composition of personal care products from major brands around the world for its sensual and soothing emulsions,body oils,tonics,fragrance.The Tiare Tahiti bush is in flower all year round.It's even,snow-white flowers contrast with the dark green of glossy smooth-edged leaves.Their unique strong and sweet perfume is reminiscent of gardenia and tuberose flowers,with some aspects of apple-tree flowers.Tiare essential oil is rich in active ingredients,partly explaining the flower's many uses.GC/MS(gas chromatography and mass spectrophotometry)analyses have confirmed the presence of the active molecules in Monoi de Tahiti,there by confirming the quality of the gentle extraction process.Methyl salicylate known for its soothing properties.Purifying compounds,including:Alcohols(like hexanoland phenylethyl alcohol)Esters(ethyl benzoate and methyl salicylate,for example).