Yuzu

Citrus junos

Yuzu essential oil

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus that smells like mandarin crossed with grapefruit and something floral. Two thirds to seven tenths is limonene, with minor compounds unique to the fruit doing the distinctive work. Limonene taken from yuzu oil calmed the release of inflammatory granules from immune cells in the dish.[1] In human trials, smelling yuzu lowered negative mood and reduced a saliva marker of stress.[2] That is one of the better bits of human evidence for any citrus oil.[2]

Also Known As
Japanese Citron, Yuja
Family
Citrus
Perfumery Note
Top
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Cold Pressed
Plant Parts
Fruit peel
Origins
Japan, Korea, China
Effect
Focus & Mental Clarity, Energy & Uplifting
Aroma
Citrus, Bright, Complex
Applications
Diffusing & Inhalation, Perfumery & Fragrance Making, Cooking & Flavouring
Price
$$$$The rare Japanese citrus fruit yields a tiny amount of oil from the peel compared to lemons or oranges

References

  1. [1]Anti-inflammatory effects of limonene from yuzu (Citrus junos) essential oil on eosinophils - Hirota R et al. Journal of Food Science, 2010
  2. [2]Effects of olfactory stimulation from yuzu (Citrus junos) fragrance on mood states and salivary chromogranin A - Matsumoto T et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2014