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Background
Costunolide is a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from the Compositae plant
Saussurea lappa. The extracted oil from Saussurea lappa is used in perfumery
and in the Orient for all kinds of diseases. Costunolide is present in
the plant together with dehydrocostus lactone
Saussurea lappa is native to the himalayas.
Costunolide is also found in the leaves of Laurus nobilis (sweet bay)
which is grown in the mediterranean region. The leaves are used extensively
in cooking soups and casseroles. The leaves are also the source of oil
of bay which has a reputation as a soothing herb. The oil was also in hat
bands.
Synonyms
Costunolide
Saussurea lappa
Saussurea costus
Uses
Perfumes
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Airborne contact dermatitis
References
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Benezra, C. and W.L. Epstein, Molecular recognition patterns of sesquiterpene lactones in costus-sensitive patients. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(4): p. 223-30. |
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Lovell, C.R., Plants and the Skin. 1993, London: Blackwell Scientific Publications |
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