Essential Nose Yuzu
Citrus junos
Yuzu peel oil (Citrus junos), cold-pressed, is dominated by limonene (~65-70%), gamma-terpinene, beta-pinene, and linalool, with yuzu-specific minor terpenes contributing its distinctive floral-citrus aroma. Limonene isolated from yuzu oil has demonstrated in vitro anti-inflammatory activity, suppressing eosinophil degranulation at relevant concentrations.[1] Human inhalation trials show that yuzu fragrance significantly reduces negative mood states and lowers salivary chromogranin A, a sympathetic stress biomarker.[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 & Clarity, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Citrus, Bright, Complex
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Culinary, Bath & Body
- Price
- $$$$The rare Japanese citrus fruit yields a tiny amount of oil from the peel compared to lemons or oranges
References
- [1]Anti-inflammatory effects of limonene from yuzu (Citrus junos) essential oil on eosinophils — Hirota R et al. Journal of Food Science, 2010
- [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