Essential Nose Combava
Citrus hystrix
Combava essential oil from the peel of Citrus hystrix is characterised by beta-pinene, sabinene, and limonene as dominant monoterpenes, with citronellal more prominent in the leaf oil. The peel oil has demonstrated antibacterial activity against clinical multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates and broad Gram-positive pathogens.[1] The chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of New Caledonian C. hystrix peel oil have been characterised in detail, confirming activity against a panel of common food-borne pathogens.[2]
- Also Known As
- Kaffir Lime Peel, Makrut Lime
- Family
- Citrus
- Perfumery Note
- Top
- Intensity
- Strong
- Extraction
- Cold Pressed
- Plant Parts
- Fruit peel
- Origins
- Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam
- Effect
- Focus & Clarity, Respiratory & Cleansing, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Citrus, Intense, Zesty
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Culinary
- Price
- $$$$The bumpy, low-juice fruit is less abundant than standard limes and requires specialized distillation batches.
References
- [1]Antibacterial activity of essential oil extracted from Citrus hystrix (Kaffir Lime) peels: An in vitro study — Pitija K et al. Foods, 2021
- [2]Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oils from New Caledonian Citrus macroptera and Citrus hystrix — Tomi F et al. Nat Prod Commun, 2010