Which botanical species does this Shennong chrysanthemum oil come from, and where is it grown?
This oil is steam-distilled from the fresh whole aerial parts of Shennong Aromatic Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema indicum var. aromaticum Q. H. Liu et S. F. Zhang), an endemic rare variant discovered in the Shennongjia region of Hubei, China.
Species & Origin
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Dendranthema indicum var. aromaticum Q. H. Liu et S. F. Zhang |
| Family | Asteraceae (daisy / chrysanthemum family) |
| Part used | Fresh flowering herb (whole aerial part) |
| Product code | TPS-EO-007 |
| Key producing region | Shennongjia forest area, Hubei Province, China |
- A sister variant of wild chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum L.) that differs by its aromatic flowers, leaves, stems and roots — the entire herb carries an intense, special fragrance
- Tied to the legendary Shennong ('Divine Farmer'), it is celebrated as "botanical borneol" for its exceptionally high borneol-like camphor content
- It is a rare endemic germplasm resource; the oil is a signature product of Chinese herbal aromatics
Full botanical and harvest traceability is documented in the batch COA.
This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.