Michlia champaca - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by eunsikchoi
November 12, 2005
Can these leaves( Fragrant Michelia ) useful for tea?

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Eun Choi


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Answer from NGA
November 12, 2005
Essential oils from the fragrant Michela Champaca leaves are extracted and used for perfume, but I cannot find any reference that the leaves are safe to use as tea. I'd avoid doing so, just to be on the safe side.

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