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Michelia alba leaf oil

A steam distilled essential oil composed of the oil from the leaves of the Michelia alba (MA) plant belonging to the Magnolia family, with potential anti-anxiety activity. Upon administration of drops of the MA leaf oil on the inside of an oxygen face mask, the aroma from the leaf oil, containing high amounts of the terpene alcohol component linalool, may improve anxiety and may help sedate, relax and soothe the patient.
Synonym:MA leaf oil
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