Sapu-Sapu (Baeckea)

Baeckea frutescen

香松 (xiāng sōng)

Uses

Baeckea may help with inflammation, fever, cough, wound healing, skin care, relaxation, and traditional herbal bathing.

Chemical Constituents

Geijerene, β-cubebene, trans-caryophyllene, δ-cadinene, linalool, β-pinene, cinnamaldehyde, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, quercetin, kaempferol, phenolic acids.

Properties

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-insect

Antidiabetic

Antifungal

Antimicrobial

Antioxidant

Hepatotoxic (in high doses)

PART USED FOR ESSENTIAL OIL

Leaves