Combava
| Botanical Name | Citrus hystrix |
| Botanical family | Rutaceae |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Method | Complete distillation by steam distillation |
| Plant part | Sheets |
| Note | |
| Appearance | limpid liquid, very fluid and mobile |
| Color | colorless |
| Odor | fresh, citrus, tangy, with green notes |
| Biochemical composition of the essential oil | Monoterpenes: (60%): pinene, sabinene Sesquiterpenes (10%): caryophyllene Aliphatic aldehydes (10%): citronellol Monoterpene alcohols (5%): linalool, citronellol Esters (5%): linalyl acetate, citronellyl acetate |
| Therapeutic properties | Calming, soothing, relaxing ++ Rebalances the central nervous system +++ Contact antiseptic ++ |
| Main therapeutic indications | Stress, angst, anxiety, nervous breakdown +++ Sleep problems, mild insomnia +++ Creates a pleasant atmosphere ++ Digestive and dermal dystonia +++ |