Essential Nose Poplar Bud
Populus balsamifera
The essential oil of Populus balsamifera spring buds is characterised by alpha-bisabolol as the dominant sesquiterpene, alongside benzyl salicylate and flavonoids including pinocembrin and chrysin.[1] Bud flavonoids suppress IL-6, IL-1β, and COX-2 expression in human fibroblast cells, supporting the anti-inflammatory reputation of poplar bud extracts used in traditional medicine and propolis-related preparations.[2]
- Also Known As
- Balm of Gilead, Balsam Poplar
- Family
- Resinous
- Perfumery Note
- Base
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Solvent Extraction
- Plant Parts
- Unopened leaf buds
- Origins
- Canada, USA, Russia
- Effect
- Balancing, Grounding & Centering, Warming & Comforting
- Aroma
- Balsamic, Sweet, Honey-like
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Medicinal, Skincare
- Price
- $$$$Sticky buds are wild-harvested by hand during a very narrow window in early spring before they bloom.
References
- [1]The essential oil of Populus balsamifera buds: chemical composition and cytotoxic activity — Ramadan MA et al. Natural Product Research, 2014
- [2]Anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects of the buds from Populus species in human gingival fibroblast cells — Trumbeckaite S et al. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2019