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Anethol (or trans-anethol) is a derivative of the aromatic compound allylbenzene and appears widely in plants as an essential oil. It belongs to the phenylpropanoid group of organic compounds
Methyl chavicol, also known as Estragole, or p-allylanisol, is an organic compound found in essential oils extracted from some plants of the Lamiaceae family
Cajeput essential oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves, stems and branches. The leaves are the main ingredient with an essential oil content of 2-2.5%.
Cinnamon essential oil is the most quintessential part of the cinnamon tree, produced by steam distillation and carefully filtered to supply to the market. Raw materials for producing cinnamon essential oil are cinnamon bark and cinnamon leaf branches
The Basil plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, with the scientific name Ocimum basilicum. This is a spicy, fragrant and aromatic vegetable, grown in many regions throughout the country
Basil's scientific name is Ocimum basilicum L., belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The tree is widely grown in Asia, Africa, America and other temperate climate regions around the world. In Vietnam, the tree is grown in all localities from North to South
Mang Tang, also known as May Chang. The scientific name is Litsea Cubeba. is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. Mang Tang is a small tree about 5-8m tall, with green bark and many small nodules. Old trees are gray-brown in color, with small, horizontal branches
The active ingredient Citral, C10H16O, is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound found in many plants, including citrus, lemongrass, and Litsea Cubeba.
1. Vietnamese eucalyptus tree 1.1 Characteristics of Vietnamese eucalyptus trees The eucalyptus tree has the scientific name Eucalyptus globulus Labill. The tree appears quite popular in Vietnam due to its ability to adapt to diverse soils and climates. This is a woody plant with soft bark and long, crescent-shaped green leaves. The smooth leaf blades […]
1. Overview of Vietnamese mint 1.1 Vietnamese mint plant The scientific name is Mentha arvensis Characteristics Vietnamese mint is herbaceous plant, about 60-80cm tall. The leaves are green, egg-shaped, with serrated edges, 4-9 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. Vietnamese mint plants grow in clumps of many short or long shoots. The fruit is quite […]
1. Tamanu tree in Vietnam 1.1 Characteristics of Vietnamese tamanu fruit Mu U, English name is Tamanu, scientific name Calophyllum Inophyllum. This is a tropical plant originating mainly from Southeast Asia. Tamanu is a low-branched tree with broad foliage and a height of 20-25m. It’s leaves are hard, with many and parallel secondary veins. Tamanu […]
1. Overview of Vietnamese Star Anise 1.1 Vietnamese star anise The Vietnamese anise plant’s English name is Illicium verum Hook. f. The anise tree is a woody plant 6 – 12m tall for mature, appearing widely in the mountainous areas of Northern Vietnam and Southern China. The tree has green leaves all year round. Each […]