Annona Squamosa Essential Oil
Annona squamosa (Sugar-apple, Sweetsop or Custard Apple) is a species of Annona native to the tropical Americas. Its exact native range is unknown due to extensive cultivation, but thought to be in the Caribbean; the species was described from Jamaica. It is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree reaching 6-8 m tall.
The claim by some tribal populations in parts of Northern India that the young leaves of the custard apple tree, Annona squamosa L. (Annonaceae) has antidiabetic properties was investigated. Diabetes mellitus was induced with streptozotocin–nicotinamide and graded doses of the aqueous leaf extracts were then administered in drinking water to normal and experimental diabetic rats for 12 days. Fasting plasma glucose levels, serum insulin levels, serum lipid profiles and changes in body weight were evaluated in normal rats while liver glycogen levels and pancreatic TBARS levels were evaluated additionally in diabetic rats. The diabetic groups treated with the aqueous leaf extract were compared with standard glibenclamide. The findings of the study support the antidiabetic claims of Annona squamosa. Annie Shirwaikar, K. Rajendran, C. Dinesh Kumar and Ramgopal Bodla
Annona squamosa essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of this tree where it is cultivated in India. Where it is used primarily for its woody-spicy odour in local perfumes. We believe an essential oil is also occasionally produced from the fruit and the bark.
| Botanical Name: | Annona squamosa L. |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Synonyms: | Custard apple, Anona, Bullock's-heart, Corazon, Nona, Pawpaw, Sugar apple |
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| Parts Used: | Leaves |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distilled |
| Appearance: | Yellow, olive-green to greenish liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Spicy, woody, odour |
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| Modern Uses: | Local Indian perfumery |
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