Litsea Cubeba Oil

Litsea Cubeba Oil

Description

It is an evergreen tree and is known for its lemony fruits.

Extraction

Litsea cubeba oil is obtained from its fruit by process of steam distillation.

Composition:

Citral is the major component of Litsea cubeba oil.

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Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass Oil

Description

Lemongrass scientifically known as cymbogon. It grows well in warm temperate region. It is a tall Perennial grass spreads very fast like any other grass and is valuable commercially. It grows up to 2 m & have magneta colored base stems. It is also known as barbed wire grass, silky heads etc., and in Marathi also called as gavati chaha. It is indigeneous to India, South East Asia & Oceania.

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Lemon Oil

Lemon Oil

Botanical Name:  Citrus Limon

Description:

Lemon Oil also known as Citrus Limon Oil. It is extracted from Lemon Peels. It is native to Asia. Owing to its stimulating, Calming, Anti – infection, Astringent, Detoxifying, Antiseptic, disinfectant and antifungal properties it is much in demand in pharma and therapeutic industry. Lemon Oil is good source of Vitamins and it has a pleasant taste and aroma to food.

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Mandarian Oil

Mandarian Oil

Botanical name: Citrus Reticulata

Description:

Mandarin oil is also known as Tangerine oil. It is used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage, cosmetics, soap, oil and perfume industries and also has medicinal properties.It can calm attacks of epilepsy, hysteria and convulsions and it removes stress and anxiety.

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Hydrosol Neroli Oil

Hydrosol Neroli Oil

Botanical name: Citrus Auratium.

Description:

It is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy. It is native to the western parts of India, Eastern Africa, and the Himalayas. The main chemical components of neroli oil are a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, a-terpinene, nerol, neryl acetate, farnesol, , linalool, nerolidol, linalyl acetate, anthranilate and indole.It helps insomnia, it is obtained from the flowers. Continue reading

Jyotishmati Oil

Jyotishmati Oil

Botanical Name   Celastrus paniculata

Description:-

Jyotishmati is a large woody, climbing shrubs, upto 10 m high and is found all over India, Basically in MP,Kashmir etc .Its fruits are 1-1.3 cm in diameter and are bright yellow in color, 1-6 seeded. Seeds are completely enclosed in an orange red aril. It has unpleasant odour and taste. The oil is extracted from Celastrus seeds and has stimulating effect on brain. It is a brain tonic which Improves memory, concentration and learning. It also improves memory retention. Continue reading

Jackfruit Oil

Jackfruit Oil

Description:

Jackfruit oil is obtained from the seeds of the fruit. It is native to Southwest India. It is very largest tree and fruit in the world. It is basically used in food industry. Continue reading

Kukui Nut Oil

Kukui Nut Oil

Description

Kukui nut oil is also known as candal nut oil and the kukui nut is native to Hawaii Island. Its scientific name is Aleurites moluccanus.

It is obtained by process of cold pressing of nuts and has manu cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. Continue reading

Kiwi Seed Oil

Kiwi Seed Oil

Description

Kiwi Seed oil is scientifically known as a Actinidia chinensis. The Kiwi is native to China. It is also cultivated in New Zealand, Chili and the United States. It grows about 9 to 12 ft. in height and 18 to 24 ft. in length. Kiwi seed oil is a rich source of Vitamins C and E. It also contains around 60% of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Continue reading

Kalonji Oil

Kalonji Oil

Descriptions

Nigellia sativa is called kalonji, fennel flower, black caraway is an annual flowering plant, it grows up to 11.8 inches, and flowers are delicate & usually pale blue & white in color. Fruit is large containing numerous seeds which are used as spice, seeds are dark, thin & crescent shaped when whole. Seeds have a pungent bitter taste & smell. Continue reading