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Honeysuckle

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Lonicera periclymenum, Lonicera caprifolium

Common honeysuckle, Italian honeysuckle

Caprifoliaceae · Hoa · Flowers · Solvent extraction (absolute)

Honeysuckle essential oil (Lonicera periclymenum, Lonicera caprifolium) — botanical illustration
Lonicera periclymenum, Lonicera caprifolium

Safety

No specific contraindications in available data.

At 3 percent on 25 volunteers, no irritation or sensitization. Minimal phototoxic effects observed at 100 percent only, no phototoxicity at typical dilutions.

Likely not hazardous in pregnancy based on linalool data.

Linalool oxidation products may sensitize. Store carefully.


Usage guidelines

Sensitization risk
Low
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Linalool75.0 %
Germacrene D5.8 %
Indole3.3 %
α-Farnesene3.0 %
Nerolidol2.2 %
Jasmine lactone1.4 %

Botanical source

Lonicera periclymenum (common honeysuckle) and Lonicera caprifolium (Italian honeysuckle) are the two main species used for the absolute. The flowers carry a sweet, deep, nocturnal aroma, most intense at sunset.

The absolute is solvent-extracted from the flowers. Very limited production.

Family Caprifoliaceae.