Formula	CAS

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

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Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.