Cananga Oil
OTHER NAME(S): Aceite de Cananga, Huile de Cananga, Huile de Cananga Odorant, Huile de Cananga Odorata, Cananga odorata forma. macrophylla, Canangium odoratum forma. macrophylla, Aceite De Cananga, Huile De Cananga
Overview
Cananga oil comes from the flower of the Cananga odorata forma macrophylla plant. It is used as an ingredient in foods and as a fragrance in cosmetics.
There isn't enough reliable information to know how cananga oil might work as a medicine.
Don't confuse cananga oil with ylang ylang oil, which comes from a related plant called Cananga odorata genuina. They are not the same.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Cananga oil is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if cananga oil is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Cananga oil is possibly safe. It might cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Cananga oil is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if cananga oil is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Cananga oil is possibly safe. It might cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cananga oil is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick with food amounts.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of cananga oil might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Botanical Dermatological Database. Annonaceae (Custard apple family). Available at: https://archive.uwcm.ac.uk/uwcm/dm/BoDD/BotDermFolder/BotDermA/ANNO.html. (Accessed 17 August 2001).