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Pine (huon)

Thông Huon

Lagarostrobos franklinii

Huon pine, Macquarie pine

Podocarpaceae · Gỗ · Wood · Steam-distilled


Pine (huon) essential oil (Lagarostrobos franklinii) — botanical illustration
Lagarostrobos franklinii

Safety

Limited safety data · Conservation concern

Methyl eugenol may be present. Low concentration recommended.

Huon pine is an ancient tree, some specimens live up to 3,000 years. Conservation concern: only use naturally fallen wood or sustainably managed forest sources.

No clear pregnancy data.


Usage guidelines

Sustainability
Only naturally fallen or certified sources
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Methyleugenol60.0 – 80.0 %
Eugenol5.0 – 15.0 %
α-Pinene3.0 – 8.0 %

Botanical source

Lagarostrobos franklinii is a tree endemic to Tasmania, Australia. Ancient tree, some specimens live up to 3,000 years.

Family Podocarpaceae, not Pinaceae, despite the name 'pine'.


Notes

Very limited production due to conservation reasons.