Yuzu Essential Oil
Citrus junos is native to China, but mainly cultivated in Japan, where it is known as Yuzu. Both the acid fruit and fragrant rind are highly prized for use in drinks, flavorings, perfumes, and endless cosmetics. The tree may be anywhere from 6' to 20' tall, and the fruit ripens in the fall, earlier than most Citrus. The fruit looks like a tangerine, and the leaf is interestingly compound, the larger leaflet being connected to the stem by a smaller one. The peel of the fruit produces a delightful citrus fragrance with a floral overtone which is quite unique and difficult to describe. This fruit is known in Japan as Yuzu, and like most citrus fruits will yield an essential oil by cold expression.
| Botanical Name: | Citrus Junos |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Synonyms: | Mikan Citrus |
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| Parts Used: | Peel |
| Extraction Method: | cold Pressed |
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| Cautions: | Possible skin irritant. |
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