Appearance: English pear trees are generally deciduous trees, trees up to 5-8 meters high, the crown is conical or broadly oval. The bark is grayish brown, with longitudinal cracks on the surface. Leaves alternate, ovate or oval, 5-10 cm long, 3-6 cm wide, apex acuminate, base rounded or subcordate, margin serrate, young leaves purplish red, mature to dark green, smooth, glossy surface. The flowers are white, with 5 obovate petals and yellow stamens. The flowers are about 2-3 cm in diameter. Usually 3-5 flowers form corymbs. The flowering period is in spring. The fruit is obovate or oval, the stem is long, the surface of the fruit is smooth, the peel is yellowish-green or greenish-yellow when ripe, the sunny side is often red, the fruit point is small and dense, the flesh is white, the meat is fine and crisp, and the juice is sweet.
Plant family: Rosaceae pear.
Common name: There is no particularly widely known common name, often directly called the English pear.
Extraction parts: mainly fruit, fruit contains unique fruit aroma components, can be used to extract aroma substances; Flowers can also be used as extraction parts, and their fresh flowers also have a unique aroma.
Extraction method:
Fruit extraction: For the extraction of fruit aroma components, the supercritical carbon dioxide extraction method is often used, and the good solubility and diffusion of carbon dioxide in the supercritical state is used to extract volatile aroma components in fruits efficiently, and there is no solvent residue. Solvent extraction method can also be used, using a suitable organic solvent to dissolve the aroma substance, and then remove the solvent to obtain the extract, but there may be solvent residue problem.
Flower extraction: steam distillation method is used, fresh flowers are put into the distillation equipment, the use of water vapor to bring out volatile components, through condensation, oil and water separation to obtain essential oil; Or use solvent extraction to obtain flower extract or pure oil.
Main chemical composition: The fruit contains a variety of volatile components, such as esters (ethyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl caproate, etc.), alcohols (ethanol, hexyl alcohol, geraniol, etc.), aldehydes (acetaldehyde, hexal, benzaldehyde, etc.), which give the English pear fresh and sweet fruit flavor. The flowers mainly contain terpenes, alcohols, esters and other volatile substances, so that it has a fresh flower.
Main origin: Originated in Europe, widely grown in the United Kingdom, is one of the traditional British fruit varieties. In addition, it is also cultivated in European countries such as France and Italy, as well as parts of North America. In China, some introduced planting areas, such as Shandong, Hebei, Liaoning and other places, can also see the figure of British pears.
Note:
Fruit: With fresh, sweet fruit notes, the first smell is a rich pear aroma, accompanied by a light grass smell, and then emits a soft sweet aroma, giving a natural, fresh feeling.
Flowers: Flowers smell fresh and elegant, belongs to the fresh floral tone, with a touch of sweet fragrance, smell very comfortable and pleasant.
Aroma concentration:
Fruit: Rich aroma, especially ripe fruit, at a certain distance can smell its attractive fruit.
Flowers: Relatively light aroma, moderate volatility, need to be close to smell its fragrance clearly.
Suitable essential oils:
Lavender essential oil: Combined with English pear aroma, it can relax and relax at the same time, add fresh fruit aroma, which can be used in aromatherapy to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere, and help improve the quality of sleep.
Rose Essential oil: The combination of the two can create a romantic, charming atmosphere, can be used in skin care products, combining the fresh English pear and the elegance of rose, nourish the skin.
Peppermint essential oil: With English pear aroma, it can create a unique smell of cool and refreshing, which can be used in summer to relieve dry heat and refresh the mind.
Functional characteristics:
Fruit: It has the functions of producing fluid and quenching thirst, moistening lung and relieving cough, clearing heat and reducing fire, etc. It is rich in vitamin C, cellulose and other nutrients, which helps to enhance immunity and promote digestion. Its fresh fruit aroma can also relieve mood, relieve anxiety, tension and other bad emotions.
Flowers: The aroma of flowers has a soothing effect, which can make people feel happy and relax.
Common application:
Muscle conditioning: British pear extract is less directly used for muscle conditioning, but through the consumption of fruit nutrition, can promote body recovery, indirectly help to repair muscles after exercise; Diluted flower essential oil can be used for massage, and its soothing aroma relaxes the body and mind and indirectly relieves muscle tension.
Immune system: Eating British pear fruit or drinking drinks made from it can supplement nutrients and enhance the body's immunity; Inhaling the aroma of flowers through aromatherapy, regulating mood, can also have a positive impact on the immune system to a certain extent.
Nervous system: The aroma and fragrance of British pears can stimulate the olfactory nerves, make people happy, relieve stress and fatigue, and improve mental state. It can be made into aromatherapy products for indoor use.
Taboo to use:
Allergy: People who are allergic to pears may have allergic reactions such as tingling in the mouth, rashes, and breathing difficulties. Caution should be exercised when consuming or touching related products, and allergy tests should be conducted before use.
Diabetic patients: fruit sugar content is relatively high, diabetic patients need to control the amount of food.
Too much stomach acid: The British pear fruit is acidic, and eating too much stomach acid may aggravate stomach discomfort.
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