Houttuynia cordata oil - Names and Identifiers
Houttuynia cordata oil - Introduction
Houttuynia oil is a natural plant essential oil extracted from Houttuynia cordata (scientific name: Houttuynia cordata). It has the following properties:
1. Color: Houttuynia oil is yellow to dark green transparent liquid.
2. Taste and smell: with a unique fishy smell and grass flavor.
3. Ingredients: The Main components include volatile substances such as hexane, terpenes, phenolic compounds and oxygen-containing compounds.
Houttuynia oil has many uses:
1. Food seasoning: can be used for food seasoning, improve taste and add flavor.
2. Fragrance manufacturing: used in the manufacture of flavors and fragrances, such as perfume, soap, shampoo, etc.
3. Medicinal: It has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and other medicinal effects. It is commonly used in Chinese medicine prescriptions and ointments to treat colds, coughs, gastroenteritis, eczema and other diseases.
4. Anticorrosion and insect repellent: Houttuynia oil has certain antiseptic and insect repellent effects, and can be used in food preservation and household environment cleaning and other fields.
The preparation method of Houttuynia cordata oil can generally be obtained by water distillation extraction or solvent extraction. Among them, the water distillation extraction method is the more commonly used method.
When using Houttuynia oil, pay attention to the following safety information:
1. Before use, you should understand the purity and quality of the product, and use it according to the product manual or professional recommendations.
2. Houttuynia oil has strong volatility, so avoid prolonged exposure to the air when using it to avoid irritation.
3. If you have an allergic skin reaction or discomfort, you should stop using it immediately and consult your doctor for advice.
4. Drinking or intake of Houttuynia oil may cause adverse effects on the human body, so it is not recommended for oral use.
5. When using Houttuynia oil, care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes and open wounds to avoid discomfort or irritation.
Last Update:2024-04-09 15:17:35