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PARTS USED
Seed pods (fruit)

NATIVE REGIONS
Central America, Caribbean, Northern South America

PREPARATIONS
Extract, paste, powder, essential oil

Vanilla planifolia
COMMON NAMES
Vanilla
Orchidaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Aldehyde
Vanillin
4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
Common uses
Baking
Flavoring
Aromatics
Contraidnications & Safety
No known safety concerns
Some C02 extracts may cause skin irritation
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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