Essential Nose Buddha's Hand
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Buddha's hand essential oil from the peel of Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis is dominated by limonene (45-88%) and gamma-terpinene (21-32%), giving it a bright, clean citrus character. The oil has demonstrated antibacterial activity against multiple Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, with electron microscopy confirming cell wall disruption and cytoplasm leakage as the mechanism of action.[1] Chemical composition varies by origin and extraction method.[2]
- Also Known As
- Fingered Citron, Buddha's Fingers
- Family
- Citrus
- Perfumery Note
- Top
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Cold Pressed
- Plant Parts
- Fruit peel
- Origins
- China, India, Japan
- Effect
- Focus & Clarity, Grounding & Centering, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Citrus, Floral, Sweet
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Culinary
- Price
- $$$$A rare citrus with no pulp or juice; the oil is meticulously extracted from the small surface area of the 'fingers'.
References
- [1]Antibacterial Activity and Mechanisms of Essential Oil from Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis — Deng J et al. Molecules, 2019
- [2]Influence of Different Isolation Methods on Chemical Composition and Bioactivities of the Fruit Peel Oil of Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis — Chen J et al. Molecules, 2017