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Longoza

Longoza

Hedychium coronarium

Longozo, White ginger lily

Zingiberaceae · Rễ ngầm · Rhizomes · Steam-distilled


Longoza essential oil (Hedychium coronarium) — botanical illustration
Hedychium coronarium

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

α-Pinene and overall monoterpene content are high. Oxidation products may sensitize skin.

Store in dark, sealed, refrigerated container; add antioxidant when formulating.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy, β-pinene, α-pinene, β-myrcene, and (+)-limonene all have low reproductive toxicity.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
β-Pinene30.0 – 52.0 %
α-Pinene18.0 – 24.0 %
β-Caryophyllene0.8 – 8.0 %
β-Phellandrene2.0 – 6.0 %
β-Myrcene1.0 – 5.0 %
p-Cymene1.0 – 4.0 %
γ-Terpinene1.0 – 4.0 %
(+)-Limonene1.5 – 3.0 %
Sabinene1.5 – 3.0 %

Botanical source

Hedychium coronarium is also called white ginger lily, with fragrant white flowers. The rhizome yields essential oil on distillation.

Distinct from Hedychium spicatum (ginger lily) rhizome covered in letter G, Hedychium coronarium uses the rhizome rather than flowers.

Production is limited, mainly in Madagascar and parts of Southeast Asia.

Family Zingiberaceae, same family as ginger and turmeric.


Notes

Very limited production, supply is inconsistent.

Distinct from ginger lily absolute (extracted from Hedychium coronarium flowers) covered in letter G.