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Sage (African wild)

Xô thơm hoang Phi

Tarchonanthus camphoratus

Asteraceae · Lá và hoa · Leaves and flowers · Steam-distilled


Sage (African wild) (Tarchonanthus camphoratus) — botanical illustration
Tarchonanthus camphoratus

Safety

Limited safety data

Limited safety data. α-Fenchol as main constituent is unusual.

No pregnancy information, avoid use.

Antibacterial activity reported but limited clinical data.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
1,8-Cineole15.5 %
α-Fenchol12.4 %
α-Pinene11.5 %
γ-Curcumene6.7 %
Camphene6.5 %
α-Terpineol5.7 %

Botanical source

Tarchonanthus camphoratus grows in South Africa and parts of East Africa. A shrub with a strong camphor aroma.

Family Asteraceae.


Notes

Cineole-fenchol chemotype is commercial. A camphor-rich chemotype may also exist.

Niche South African oil.