レモンバーベナ
Verbena chanh, Mã tiên thảo chanh
Aloysia citriodora
Lippia citriodora
Citral up to 40 percent. Pronounced skin sensitization risk.
Phototoxic per some studies, avoid sun exposure after application.
Recommended dermal maximum 0.9 percent.
Drug interactions through CYP2B6.
| Geranial | 20.0 – 30.0 % |
| Neral | 15.0 – 22.0 % |
| (+)-Limonene | 5.0 – 12.0 % |
| 1,8-Cineole | 3.0 – 8.0 % |
Aloysia citriodora is a South American shrub. Main production: Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay.
Traditionally used in tea, 'verveine' in France, 'cedrón' in Spain.
Family Verbenaceae.
Fresh citrus aroma, close to lemongrass but more refined. Premium niche.