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Cape May

Cape May (Coleonema)

Coleonema album

Rutaceae · Lá và thân · Leaves and stem · Steam-distilled

Botanical illustration of Coleonema album; leaves and stems used to extract Cape May essential oil
Cape May essential oil, extracted from the leaves and stems of Coleonema album. Botanical illustration, Lê Mai Library.

Safety

No specific contraindications in available data.

β-Myrcene is reproductively toxic in pregnant rats at 500 mg per kg, not at 250 mg per kg. No specific dose limit imposed on Cape May.

The oil tends to polymerize on aging. Store in dark, sealed, refrigerated container; add an antioxidant to formulations.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant
Warning
Polymerizes over time

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
β-Myrcene43.8 %
β-Phellandrene + (+)-Limonene32.5 %
(Z)-β-Ocimene4.0 %
Germacrene D3.3 %
α-Pinene2.9 %
Bicyclogermacrene1.7 %
β-Caryophyllene1.7 %
α-Phellandrene1.6 %
Sabinene1.3 %
Linalool1.1 %

Botanical source

Coleonema album is a small shrub endemic to the Cape region of South Africa. White flowers, fine needle-like leaves, light citrus scent.

The oil is distilled from leaves and stems. Very limited production.

Family Rutaceae. Same family as citrus and buchu.


Notes

Limited availability. A niche oil, rare in broader commerce.