- Myrocarpus fastigiatus Allemão (Fabaceae/Leguminosae) — wood steam-distillate. Synonym: Cabureicica. Brazilian/Argentine native; oil distilled from waste chippings + sawdust of the very-hard timber in Brazil.
- Primary hazard = None known. T&Y verbatim: "Hazards: None known. Contraindications: None known." Clean toxicological + dermal profile.
- Chemistry: (Z)-Nerolidol c65–80% (signature sesquiterpene alcohol) + farnesol 2.5% (Lawrence 1989 p.63; Lawrence 1995g p.90–91). Very clean near-monoconstituent nerolidol profile — rare for a wood oil.
- Undiluted moderately irritating to rabbits but NOT to mice or pigs; 6% on 25 volunteers = neither irritating nor sensitizing; non-phototoxic (Opdyke & Letizia 1982 p.645). Acute oral + dermal LD50 > 5 g/kg.
- Species-confusion rail (CRITICAL): Myrocarpus frondosus (source of "Caboré" oil) may also be sold as cabreuva — some commercial confusion between the two Myrocarpus species. Verify Latin name + GC-MS nerolidol percentage per lot.
Tổng Quan
- Danh pháp khoa học
- Myrocarpus fastigiatus Allemão
- Họ thực vật
- Fabaceae
- Bộ phận dùng
- Wood
- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- steam_distillation
- Màu sắc
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- Phân loại nốt hương
- Nốt Base
- Hương thơm
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- Chemotype / Cultivar
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Tình trạng tại Việt Nam
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Phân loại nốt
Base
Cường độ
2/5
Độ bền trên da
2–4 giờ
Họ hương
Woody-floral-balsamic-soft
Hương đầu (Opening)(0–15 phút)
silken aged wood, hushed rose petal on old timber, faint green apple breath, warm balsamic whisper, soft and unhurried
Hương giữa (Heart)(15–60 phút)
gỗ già mềm mại như lụa, hoa hồng nhẹ thoảng trên thớ gỗ cũ, hơi thở táo xanh khe khẽ, dư âm balsamic ấm áp lưu bền, trầm lặng không vội vã
Hương nền (Drydown)(1–4 giờ)
2–4 giờ
Cường độ hương
2/5
Da khô
4/5
Da dầu/mụn
2/5
Da lão hóa
5/5
Da thường
4/5
Da nhạy cảm
3/5
Da hỗn hợp
3/5
Nhập khẩuImported
Tên gọi tại Việt Nam
Tinh dầu Cabreuva (Cabureicica)
Pha Chế & Hòa Hợp
Sedative / CNS-calming
Nerolidol, a major sesquiterpene alcohol constituent, exhibits CNS-depressant activity in preclinical models, consistent with GABA-A receptor modulation reported at the constituent level.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.14 — Nerolidol constituent profile
Anxiolytic / grounding
Traditional aromatherapy use of wood-type sesquiterpene alcohol oils for grounding and emotional centering; nerolidol's sedative constituent profile supports inhalation-route anxiolytic positioning.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.485–486
Antimicrobial — broad-spectrum
Farnesol disrupts bacterial membrane integrity and inhibits quorum sensing, conferring well-documented broad-spectrum antibacterial activity at the constituent level.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.14 — Farnesol constituent profile
Antifungal
Farnesol acts as a quorum-sensing inhibitor in Candida albicans, suppressing biofilm formation and hyphal transition — a mechanism thoroughly characterised in the constituent literature.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.14 — Farnesol constituent profile
Anti-inflammatory
Nerolidol has demonstrated inhibition of NF-κB-mediated pro-inflammatory cytokine pathways in in vitro models, supporting topical anti-inflammatory application.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.14 — Nerolidol constituent profile
Skin-conditioning / cicatrisant
Farnesol is a widely-accepted cosmetic skin-conditioning ingredient that supports epidermal barrier function and promotes cellular renewal, underpinning cabreuva's traditional wound-healing and skin-care use.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.14 — Farnesol constituent profile
AI-summary
Traditional aromatherapy use; no RCT-grade clinical evidence for the intact cabreuva oil has been located. Opdyke & Letizia (1982) conducted acute toxicity assays and volunteer dermal patch tests, confirming a favourable safety profile with no adverse reactions at tested concentrations — this is safety data, not therapeutic efficacy data. Therapeutic actions are supported by constituent-profile evidence for nerolidol (sedative, anti-inflammatory; T&Y Ch.14) and farnesol (antimicrobial, antifungal, skin-conditioning; T&Y Ch.14). Chemistry is documented by Lawrence (1989, 1995g). No controlled clinical trials for the whole oil appear in the available citations.
NarrativeTâm trạng: Calming, Grounding
tranquilityserenityrootednesscontemplationgentlenessquiet presence
Chakra
root
Ngũ hành
tho
| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3–5 drops per 100 ml water | Use for grounding, stress-relief, and a calming atmosphere. Evening sessions of 30–60 minutes; well-tolerated for home use. |
| Topical massage | 1–2% in carrier oil (3–6 drops per 10 ml) | Well within the 5% adult dermal maximum. Blend with sweet almond or jojoba for full-body or back massage targeting tension. |
| Skincare blend | 0.5–1% in carrier oil or unscented cream | Suited to mature and dry skin formulations. Farnesol supports barrier function. Avoid eye area; patch test for sensitive skin. |
| Direct inhalation | 1–2 drops on a tissue or personal inhaler wick | For acute stress; 3–5 short inhalations. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children. |
| Bath | 4–6 drops dispersed in 1 tbsp bath emulsifier or full-fat milk | Always pre-disperse before adding to water to prevent undiluted skin contact. Suitable for relaxation; avoid with very sensitive or broken skin. |
Dầu nền phù hợp
JojobaLightweight, non-comedogenic, mimics skin sebum; ideal for facial and body applications and complements cabreuva's skin-conditioning profile.
Rosehip seedHigh in linoleic acid and β-carotene; synergistic with cabreuva's cicatrisant actions for mature, scarred, or sun-damaged skin.
Sweet almondClassic neutral massage carrier; mild inherent scent allows cabreuva's woody-floral character to remain the dominant note.
Fractionated coconutStable, odourless, oxidation-resistant; suitable for travel blends and diffuser pre-mixes where carrier freshness is a priority.
MarulaRich in oleic acid and natural antioxidants; pairs well with cabreuva for luxurious mature-skin serums and night-repair formulations.
Kết hợp tốt với
FloralResinousEarthyGreen
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[Tisserand & Young] Ch.13 p.485–486 (Cabreuva)
[Opdyke, D.L.J. & Letizia, C.S.] acute toxicity + volunteer dermal testing
[Lawrence, B.M.] 1987* p.63 — chemistry
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