コンブバ フルーツ
Chanh Thái (quả)
Citrus hystrix
Kaffir lime, Leech-lime, Makrut lime, Mauritius papeda, Swangi
No specific contraindications in available data.
Likely not hazardous in pregnancy based on β-pinene, sabinene and (+)-limonene data.
As steam-distilled (not cold-pressed), contains no furocoumarins and is non-phototoxic.
The (+)-limonene content is unusually low for a citrus peel oil.
| β-Pinene | 25.9 – 31.5 % |
| Sabinene | 15.6 – 20.4 % |
| Citronellal | 0.4 – 16.8 % |
| (+)-Limonene | 5.3 – 13.8 % |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0.4 – 3.8 % |
| Citronellol | 2.9 % |
| α-Pinene | 2.0 – 2.6 % |
| α-Terpineol | 1.7 – 2.1 % |
| Linalool | 1.8 – 1.9 % |
Citrus hystrix is a tropical Southeast Asian citrus with small fruit and characteristically knobbly peel. The Vietnamese names 'chanh thai' or 'chanh san' reflect its use in Thai and Indonesian cuisine.
The oil is steam-distilled from the peel in Madagascar, Réunion and some Southeast Asian countries.
Family Rutaceae. Limited availability.