Iary

Botanical binomial: Psiadia altissima

Family: Asteracea

Other names: Iary Psiadia altissima

Country of Origin: Madagascar

Part of plant used in production: ?????

Methods of production: Steam distillation

Description: Iary is a common shrub in Eastern Madagascar that can grow as tall as 5m in height. It is a pioneer species habituating lands after forest destruction.
Characteristics: A yellow oil, Iary produces a terpene aroma.
Properties: Antiparasitic, stimulant.
Constituents: Iary is made up of momoterpenes and sesquiterpenes: -pinne (43-60%), trans--ocimne (6.5-9.8%), pinne (5-7%), -caryophylne (1.2-3.7%), myrcne (0.9-9.3%), limonene (0.1-8%).
Uses: Soothes bronchial infections, relieves damaged and dry skin.
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