Gyan Aro Chem

Mandoli, Delhi

Agarwood Oil, also known as Oud oil, Aloeswood oil, and many other names depending location, is extremely rare and precious natural oil obtained from several species of Agarwood (Aquilaria sp.) trees. It originates in North Eastern India, Bhutan and parts of South East Asia - especially Vietnam and Cambodia - the Philippines, and Indonesia, including Papau New Guinea. Agarwood has a very long history of medicinal use, as a valuable component of incense, and as an aromatic oil. There are several species of Agarwood, the most important species are: Aquilaria agollocha, A. malaccensis and A. crassna. Aquilaria malaccensis is endangered and protected worldwide under the CITES convention and A. crassna is listed as endangered by the Vietnamese government.

The fragrance of Agarwood comes from a process where fungi infect the trees, producing an oleoresin which saturates the wood. It is through this oleoresin saturated wood where Oud develops its aroma. The fragrance is complex, deep and woody, and is highly prized as incense in Japan and as an oil in the Middle East. Because of its rarity, Agarwood is not well known in the West, but should be experienced by every connoisseur of essential oils, and anyone serious about aromatherapy and natural perfumery.

Physico Chemical Properties

Cedarwood Essential Oil is known to be very relaxing and soothing to the mind and soul.

The Cedarwood oil here is a Himalayan Cedar and is extracted from the cedar trees in the Himalayan Mountains. The Himalayan variety of Cedarwood oil is slightly sweeter and has stronger middle notes than the Atlas Cedarwood.

Cedarwood essential oil has been used for thousands of years for its scent and for meditational purposes. The ancient Egyptians used the Cedarwood oil for embalming purposes, perfumery, and cosmetics.

Today, Cedarwood is popular in aromatherapy for its powerful and subtle energy work, grounding properties, and its ability to clear away negativity and instill positive energies

Methods of Usage:

Neat: Place a drop or two directly onto clean and intact skin. A couple drops on the wrists, shoulders, temples or neck imparts a strong woodsy and honey-like aroma.

Note: This oil should not be used undiluted on facial skin!
Blended with Carrier: Use 5 drops per 1 TBL of carrier oil such as grapeseed, rosehip, jojoba or hazelnut oils, and massage over any area where you would like for healing to occur.
Bath: Place 8 drops into 3 handfuls of bath salt and disperse, or add 8 drops to vodka or whole milk and disperse.
Shower: Soak for at least 3 minutes in steamy shower, then with the water off or turned away from the body, allow 5-7 drops to fall in the palm of the hand and distribute all over wet body (not face). The oil will penetrate very quickly, and the body can be rinsed again, or not.
Diffusor: Follow diffusor manufacturers instructions, but typically add about 8 drops.
Room Deodorizer: Add 15 drops per 2oz distilled water and spray as desire

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Clarysage essential oilis extracted by steam distillation from the buds and leaves of the clary sage plant whose scientific name is Salvia sclarea. It is anherb, believed to be a native of Europe, which has been highly praised as a medicinal plant throughout history, particularly owing to its numerous benefits that improve vision health. It is a close relative of common garden sage but has a slightly different makeup. Furthermore, you may be familiar with it as muscatel oil, a common name given to clary sage essential oil due to its traditional use of flavoring muscatel wine.

The chief components of the clary sage essential oil are sclareol, alpha-terpineol, geraniol, linalyl acetate, linalool, caryophyllene, neryl acetate, and germacrene-D. As the name suggests, clary sage oil was and still is primarily used as a cleanser for the eyes. It is supposed to brighten eyes, improve vision, and protect itslossdue to premature or normal aging.

Benefits Of Clary Sage Essential Oil

Fights Depression

Clary sage oil can boost self-esteem, confidence, hope, and mental strength, thereby efficiently fightingdepression. This can be very helpful for forms of depression. Clary sage oil also relievesanxiety. As an antidepressant, it can besystematicallyadministered to patients suffering from acute depression who are undergoing rehabilitation.

Reduces Convulsions

It calms down andreducesconvulsions, whether they are epileptic or arise due to some other nervous disorder or mental condition. Clary sage essential oil brings peace of mind and acts as a sedative for tense nerves.

Relieves Spasms

Clary sage oil isuseful inthe treatment of spasms and related ailments such asmuscle cramps, spasmodic cough, stomachache, headache, and spasmodic cholera. It relaxes the nerve impulses and doesnt allow uncontrollable spasms to occur.

Prevents Bacterial Infections

This type of essential oilkillsbacteria and fungi, curbs the growth and spread of bacterial infections, and also protects against new infections. Studies show that clary sage essential oil is particularly beneficial in curing bacterial infections affecting the colon, intestines, urinary tract, and the excretory system. It is equally effective in inhibiting the bacteria from entering our body through water orfood.

Prevents Infections

Wounds will not become septic, nor will they be infected with tetanus germs if clary sage oil is topically applied to them. Its antiseptic qualities canprotectthe body during surgical recovery and in all types of wounds that are typically hot spots for infections.

The tree is native to southern Europe and western Asia Minor. Today, cypress grows widely in North Africa, France, Italy, and some Balkan countries. Spain, Morocco, Italy, and France are leading producers of cypress oil.

Cypress tree usually takes 75 years to mature. Today, the trees are harvested 15 to 20 years after plantation.

Cypress was valued by ancient civilizations for both religious and medicinal reasons. The Greeks dedicated the tree to underworld god Pluto and believed that the tree symbolized after life. The Greek also carved statues of their gods out of cypress. The word "cypress" is derived from French term "cipres" that is imported from Latin "cyparissus".

The oil is extracted using steam distillation process. The oil is pale yellow in color with a fresh, evergreen aroma and balsamic undertone.

Traditional Benefits:

Cypress oil was used by ancient Egyptians to treating urinary tract infections, bloating, diarrhea, and perspiration.

The early twentieth- century French used the oil for cough lozenges.

The Chinese used it to benefit the respiratory and liver systems.

Many Tibetan and Nepalese cultures used the oil as cleaning incense.

The oil's astringent properties in beneficial in treating constriction of capillaries thereby treating varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

It strengthens and tightens the skin, muscles, and gums.

When used on a cold press stops nose bleed.

Cypress oil stimulated circulation and detoxifies the entire body.

Inhalation of the oil relieves cold, cough, and congestion.

Its sedative properties clams and relaxes the mind and the body.

The oil acts as a vasoconstrictor and hence stops cuts and wounds from bleeding.

Cypress oil foot bath eases tired, swollen feet and thereby reduces foot odor.

It also controls incontinence.

When used as an inhaler or in a diffuser, the oil averts bronchitis or asthma acts. It also releases muscles spams, rheumatism, and arthritis.

The oil aids in the release of phlegm and mucus.

The oil is also beneficial in treating broken capillaries, eczema, and psoriasis.

It ensures the proper functioning of kidney and lowers the blood pressure.

Aids in healing insect bites, swellings, and in fluid retention.

The therapeutic properties include insecticide, tonic, febrifuge, expectorant, and antibacterial.

Cypress oil regulates oil production thereby treating acne, oily skin, oily hair, and dandruff.

Acts as body refresher and a deodorant when used in bath.

The oil is an effective cellulite by strengthening weak connective tissues.

Cypress oil acts as a styptic thereby stopping bleeding of cuts and nicks from shaving.

The oil can be used use around the instead of pine oil.

The oil uplifts and calms an impatient and irritable person

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Bulgaria is the largest producer of lavender oil followed by Spain, Italy and USSR.

The lavender flower is directly harvested from the field when it is mature enough to produce lavender oil. It can be prepared at home by steeping lavender in any carrier oil.

It is recorded that lavender is in use from past more than 2, 500 years. It is used in the form of perfumes by Egyptians, Phoenicians and by the Arab people. It is also used in the mummification (in this process dead is wrapped in the shrouds of lavender)

The lavender is called as lavender herb nardus by the ancient Greeks, after the name of a Syrian city Naarda. It was commonly called as nard. L. stoechas is the originally grown species of Lavender. It was one of the holy herbs which are used in for the preparation of holy essence for the biblical Temple. Its names also revealed in the Solomon song. In the ancient times of Roman the flowers of lavender are sold at a price of 100 denarii per pound.

After the harvesting of lavender flower the extraction process of its oil begins.it is steam distilled to produce essential oil.

Commonly known Benefits

The lavender has a very fresh and sweet fragrance whether they are in any form like in dried and oil form. It is used in making today's most popular scents, soaps, candles even it is also used in the household products like cleansers and usable in various forms such as bath gels, infusions, lotions, tinctures, extracts, teas, aromatherapy oil, soaps and whole dried flowers with the help of dried flowers and essential oil.

Physico Chemical Properties

Carrot seed oil is derived from the dried seeds of the wild carrot plant (Daucus carota) of the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family. Its plant source is an annual or biennial plant with hairy leaves and umbels of white lacy flowers and purple centers. Also popularly called wild Queen Anne's lace, its native origins can be traced back to Egypt, France and India.Carrot seed oil has a viscous consistency, a yellowish-brown colorand a distinct woody, earthy and root-like fragrance.

Uses of Carrot Seed Oil

In traditional Chinese medicine, carrot seed oil has been proven to treat dysentery and to expel worms. But apart from these uses, it is also frequently:

Added into spicy foods and sauces in many Asian cuisines3

Mixed with other oils to infuse a woody note in Oriental and aldehydic perfumes

Used as a massage oil or bath oil to ease muscle pain

Used as a lotion to naturally and effectively tan and moisturize the skin

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USA is the largest producer of grapefruit followed by China, South Africa and Syria etc.

Grapefruit is widely grown worldwide. It is present in different varieties differentiated by color, which is due to the presence of different pigmentation level which in turn depends upon the ripeness of fruit. The most popular cultivated variety is red, white and pink grapefruit, which refers to the inner pulp of grapefruit. This family of fruit is highly acidic and some are sweet and tart too. This fruit has a strong fragrance and it is very tasty in terms of taste.

This fruit is a hybrid of citrus and paradise. The word "citrus" has come from the Greek word " Kedromelon" and "paradisi" represent its species name. This fruit originally belongs to Jamaica. The grapefruit can gain height up to 26 to 30 feet. There are many stories behind this fruit and one of all of them is that "Captain Shaddock" brought this fruit to Jamaica. However, it perhaps occurred naturally as a hybrid fruit there. The parts of this fruit like leaves, flowers very much resemble to orange. This hybrid fruit later on called as "forbidden fruit" .It is first recognized by a Welshman, Griffith Hughes. Now this grapefruit is in the list of "Seven Wonders of Barbados. In 1823 this fruit was brought to Florida by Count Odet Philippe.

The peel of mature grapefruit is cold pressed and yellow watery oil is extracted out. It has a fresh sugared citrus fragrance.

Commonly known Benefits

Grapefruit juice is probably said to be the first drug-interacting fruit juice. It is used as a drug in chemotherapy, some of its drug is also used to treat high blood pressure, and cyclosporine, this drug is taken by transplant patients because it prevents them from the rejection of their new organs.

There are some of the citrus-based carbonated drinks for example "sun drop"; it also contains large amount of grapefruit juice to do drug connections, it is done mainly in those patients which take cyclosporine. Grapefruit has many more excellent nutrients and photochemicals which are said to be rich in vitamin c, fiber pectin.

Studies show that it is a very good fruit in lowering down cholesterol level; it also has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in it. Its juice plays a great role in the development of by reducing the risk of breast cancer. It has also given remedy for skin problems like ages of skin; wrinkles etc. It's the best fruit which gives you healthy life.

Physico Chemical Properties

Rose flower is the most popular fragrant flower found in the world, and almost every human admires its aroma. Rose essential oil is steam distilled from the petals of the rose flowers, raw material is used in a huge quantity to produce a less quantity of oil yield of rose essential oil is very less as compared to other essential oils.

The fragrance of original rose essential oil is very authentic and no other synthetic or chemically formed compound can replace it. Rose aroma is balancing, inspiring, rose symbolizes passion, luxury, it is also a good diet for sensitive skin but always use is not directly but with mixing is in jojoba oil.

Historically rose was found in Persian gardens Persians were the first who distilled the rose oil from rose flowers, rose is also termed as a symbol of love. Rose aroma is always loved by woman and in aromatherapies the practitioners believe that rose oil is used widely in improving recovery rate and curing many alignments for women well been. It's a true feminine aroma. Rose oil blends well with patchouli oil makes a very romantic mix with sandalwood oil. Rose aroma has beautiful radiance and has always inspired poets and lovers.

Rose oil is extracted from rose blossoms those flowers only contains about 0.02% of oil part, approximately it takes about 60, 000 roses to extract rose oil 1 oz and ten thousand pound of flowers yields about one pound of rose essential oil, also extraction of rose essential oil with solvent is more efficient than steam distillation process. This is further refined to produce rose absolute from rose concrete.

Rose absolute oil is refined from compounds from fresh rose flower's concrete which is thick, fragrant material extracted out of roses through solvent distillation. Absolutes are generally extracted from concrete with pure alcohol, the alcohol dissolves the oil part from the concrete and the other unwanted fats and acids are further filtered and removed.

Orange oil is found in all Orange growing countries. Orange is native to China but it is being cultivated extensively in America and India. Brazil is the highest producer of oranges but America produces more Orange oil. Some African countries are also growing this yellow fruit.

Oranges grow well in 16 to 30 degree Celsius. They need plenty of sunlight and water. An orange plant attains maturity in three to four years. Fruits can be harvested three to four times in a year depending on the variety.

The history of Orange points towards China where it's supposed to be found first. The Chinese used prepare Orange oil and used it for medicinal purposes. In the 15th century, it was introduced to Europe and Portugal. Later the great Columbus took this fruit to America and West Indies and then it spread to other parts of the world. The use of Orange oil started to become popular by the 18th century. a lot of orange is grown in Mexico.

Orange oil is extracted from orange peel. It is the by-product of orange juice. It is obtained by the employing a procedure called cold-press, which yields around 0.3 to 0.4 percentage of oil.

Commonly known Benefits

Antiseptic: It has antiseptic properties and hence can be applied on the small wounds and cuts.

Antidepressant: It has a pleasant smell hence it is used in aromatherapy for patients who have stress related ailments. Its aroma increases the blood flow and produces a calming effect on the nervous system, which helps in reducing strain on the mind.

Antispasmodic: Spasm are produced in the body whenit makes sudden movements. Orange oil is found to reduce spasm when applied on the affected part.

Digestive: When taken in small quantity cures stomach related ailments such as stomach pain and indigestion. It easily mixes with bile and helps in the process of digestion.

Anti-inflammatory: It helps in reducing inflammations caused due accidents and sprains.

Carminative: It clears the stomach from gas formation. Gas is formed in the stomach due to indigestion, food poisoning and bad food habits. The oil reacts with stomach secretions and brings down the effect of gas considerably.

Diuretic: It balances the water level in the body, helping patients who suffer from difficulty in passing of urine.

Pesticide: This oil acts as toxic on insects like mosquitoes and ants. When blended with some chemicals, it produces maximum effect on insects. Researchers have found that Orange oil wipes off the trail left by insects like ants and cockroaches; hence it is used clear off colonies of these insects.

Additional Benefits: Orange oil is now being extensively used in manufacturing beauty products. The citrus property of the oil is known to increase the glow of the skin. It detoxifies the skin and helps in removing acne, pimples and dark patches

Physico Chemical Properties

The shrub is native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of Arizona, southern California, and north-western Mexico. The shrub has been established in a number of deserts and semi-deserts such as Israel, Argentina, Peru, and Australia.

Jojoba is harvested by hand and harvesting is done annually. The seeds mature about three months after plantation and are best harvested when mature and ripe.

The term jojoba" originated from the O'odham people of the Sonoran desert. The oil has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years. They used the oil in the treatment of burns, cuts, bruises, and sore throats.

Jojoba oil is extracted from the nut by steam distillation. The oil color ranges from clear to pale yellow to golden yellow with a strong aroma.

Commonly known Benefits

Health benefits:

The oil rarely causes any allergic reactions.It regulated sebum production and controls the greasy structure of the skin.The oil is used as lip balm for chapped and dry lips.The essential oil of jojoba aids in treating acne, cuts, warts, pimples, mouth ulcer, and athletes foot.Because of its advanced molecular stability, the oil is used in fragrances.The oil is used a dietary supplement and appetite suppressant.The oil is rich in anti-oxidants that act as effective lubricant protecting skin from superficial lines, wrinkles and aging.Because of its purity, jojoba essential oil is effective in treating adult acne, neurodermatitis, and psoriasis.It heals inflamed skin, eczema, and balances oil production.Jojoba oil consists of liquid was esters that act as antimicrobial agents inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi that attack the skin.The oil is rich in vitamin E, B, minerals, copper, zinc, and chromium. These compounds keep the skin healthy.The oil is used in massage therapies.Jojoba oil when rubbed on nails and cuticles strengthen them.The oil blends with other essential oil and acts as a carrier.Topical application of the oil prevents sun tan on elbows and knees.

Other benefits:

The oil is used as an alternate for sperm whale oil in cosmetics and other industries.Jojoba oil is an active compound in many skin cares products such as creams, lotions, hair shampoos, and conditioners, and perfumes.Pure jojoba oil has better benefits when used on skin and hair.The oil enhances the growth of hair cells and prevents dandruff, clogged scalp follicles, and hair falls.The oil has indefinite shelf life and can be stored even at room temperature.It effectively removes makeup such as skin foundation and lipstick.Regular application of the oil makes eyelashes thicker and more beautiful.

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Tea tree oil is native to Southeast Queensland and the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kenya also produces this oil in large quantities.

The mature leaves of the tea tree plant are harvested and crushed to be used as a viable treatment for cold and cough. The leaves are as well soaked for many skin ailments.

Steam distillation process is used for the extraction of the oil from the Tea tree's leaves and twigs. The leaves are cut from the tree in large quantities. The pile of leaves is stored in huge containers where the steamed water is poured over the leaves. The mixture is preserved in shade for 20 days. High pressurized steam distillation process is then carried out which distils the oil from the leaves. The oil is filtered for impurities and the purified oil is stored for distribution. The colour of the oil is clear to pale yellow liquid and it has a camphoraceous smell.

Commonly known Benefits

Acne Treatment: The use of tree tea oil for acne treatment is quite common. Although it takes longer time as compared to other medicines but it is more effective in properly treating the acne.

Athlete's feet: The anti-fungal properties of tea tree oil helps in effective treatment for fungi related ailments such as Athlete's feet. Its use is found appropriate for treating itching, infection or change of toe nail colour to yellow. Just pouring a few drops of this oil on the affected area will heal it in a couple of days.

Skin Burns: it is very helpful for patients of scrapes or burn injuries. People suffering from skin disorders can also expect some relief from the application of this essential oil.

Dandruff: The tea tree oil has many anti- dandruff reagents which can eliminate dandruff on consistent usage. It can be mixed with any shampoo or applied exclusively on the scalp.

Genital infections: it can be used to help clear genital infections in general and on the skin, it clears herpes acne, warts sunburn and infected wounds. It works wonders for oily skin.

Interesting information on Tea tree oil

One of the primary uses of tea tree oil is for acne treatment, due to which it is used in so many cosmetic creams and lotions, normally with other treatment 5% benzoyl. it is showed tea tree oil is very effective.

Besides skin problem, Tea Tree Oil is very effective for athlete's foot, since oil has strongest anti-fungal properties which make useful it in other area. The oil is appropriate if you are facing itching or cracking, any infection or toe nail is changing in yellow color. You need to put few drops of oil between and on the toe and rub it this is merely need to do it. In couple of days heal will start.

Tea tree oil is also helpful on scrapes, on burning or something like poison ivy. The 98 different compounds serve natural cure for many type of skin terms. It has seen most of the people those suffering from psoriasis (skin disorder) use it to get rid of itching. It cannot heal but can help to a small percentage of people suffering from it.

Tea tree oil is also useful for Dandruff. It can be use either by using the shampoo having the constituents of tea tree oil or buy the essential oil and add it to any shampoo. But it will recommend using natural shampoo of tea tree oil as other shampoos have chemical which can dry the scalp.

Tea tree oil is native from Australian shrub Melaleuca Alternifolia. It has the substance of water and it is raise by steam distillation from the leaves.

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The plant is native to Egypt, Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It grows in Morocco, Turkey, and America. The largest producing counties of caraway essential oil are Hungary and Germany.

The plant is harvested in mid-June or in august. The seeds re bets harvested when they turn rich brown.

Caraway plant has a long history that started 5000 years back. It gowns well on mountainous regions and sunny dry areas. The Duchess used caraway in cheese flavoring.

Caraway oil is extracted by steam distillation from dried ripe seeds and yields around 2 to 8 percent oil. The oil is colorless to pale yellow with a string odor and spicy, warm taste.

Commonly known Benefits

Medicinal Benefits:

• Caraway oil is found good for cardiac health. It aids in maintaining proper heart beat rate, lowers blood pressure, lowers blood cholesterol level, prevents hardening of veins and arteries, and strengthens cardiac muscles.
• The oil has good affinity to the digestive system and efficiently treats the gastrointestinal tract.
• The oil effectively stimulates gastric secretions thus regulating the stomach function.
• Caraway oil consists of carvone, carvol, and limonene that has an invigorating effect on the whole body. The oil strengthens and regulated digestion improves the appetite, relieves from gas, diarrhea, bloating, and intestinal cramps.
• The essential oil of caraway stimulates blood flow keeping the body warm and easing discomforts associated with rheumatism, gout, and arthritis.
• Inhaling the oil eases congestion and loosens the mucus.
• Topical application of the oil teats acne and regulated oil production of the sebaceous glands.
• Caraway oil acts as a good tonic. It tones the liver, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and recharges the body.
• External application of the oil treats cough and cold, leprosy, vertigo, warts, rashes, brightens the skin, hair loss, and toothache.
• The oil's internal application effectively treats tension, fatigue, nervousness, diabetes, meningitis, vomiting, fever, hypertension, insomnia, and issues related to the endocrine glands.
• Its aperitif properties clear the bowels and eases constipation.
• Caraway oil is traditionally used for bronchitis, intestinal colic, and flatulent colic in children.
• It promotes milk secretion in lactating mothers. It improves the quality and the quantity of the milk.
• The essential oil of caraway as a good antiseptic and disinfectant. It cures urinary and excretory system. Further, it inhibits the bacterial and fungal growth preventing wound infections and ulcers.
• The oil acts as an effective antihistaminic, antimicrobial, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic, larvicidal, carminative, expectorant, diuretic, antispasmodic, astringent, and antiseptic.

Other Benefits:

• Caraway oil is used as a spice in bread, meat, sauces, pickles, and seasonings.
• It is also used as veterinary medicine.
• The oil is used as a fragrance in perfumes, lotions, and soaps.

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Romans and Greeks grew celery for medicinal purposes. The Greeks also made a celery wine. Ayurvedic physicians in India have used celery seeds for thousands of years for water retention, indigestion andjoint issues. Celery seeds are commonly used in Europe for gout as well asmuscleandjointpains. Celery seed oil is derived from the seed, and is found in foods, perfumes, and soaps.

Celery Seed Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

This lovely essential oil has a history of medical uses forjoint pain, indigestion, urinary problems. Documented use in aromatherapy as ananalgesic, antiarthritic, anticonvulsive, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, hepatic, hypotensor, nervine, sedative, stimulant (uterine) stomachic, tonic, vulnerary.

Celery seed essential oil can be used in an aroma lamp, bath, inhaler, lightbulb ring, massage, or mist spray.

Some of the practical uses of celery seed oil is reduction in appearance ofcellulite, cooling, calming and relaxing.

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We offer peppermint oil. Other name: mentha piperita oil physical appearance: colourless, clear, pale yellow or greenish yellow liquid odourflavour: an aromatic & minty odour, followed by a sensation of cold menthol contents: not less than 44% menthyl acetate: 4.5% ww to 10% ww menthone contents: 15% ww to 32% ww specific gravity : 0.900 to 0.912 refractive index: 1.460 to 1.467 optical rotation: -16 to -30 acidityalkalinity: neutral to litmus storage: keep in cool place

Lemon is native to India and grows about 6 feet. The tree is grown in China and Burma.

Lemon is harvested the rind is tight on the fruit. It is best grown and harvested under warm climates. Sometimes lemon is harvested late winter depending the climatic issues and harvesting methods.

The term is derived from the Arabic "laimun" meaning citrus. It was brought to Europe during the middle Ages by Crusaders. The history of lemon dates back to 1stcentury AD ancient Rome. The 15th century Europe saw the first cultivation of lemons and was later introduced to the United States.

Lemon oil is extracted by cold pressing fresh fruit peel. The oil is pale, yellowish-green in color with a strong and a fresh smell.

Heath benefits

The essential oil of lemon is a natural astringent. It tightens the pores, brightens the skin, and removes dead cells.

Its antibacterial properties aid in treating acne and blemishes.

Lemon oil provides relief from mental fatigue, exhaustion, nervous tension, anxiety, nervousness, and dizziness.

Inhaling lemon oil improves concentration, refreshes the mind, and increases alertness.

Lemon oil is a gift for people suffering insomnia. The oil ensures a sound sleep.

The oil is beneficial to the circulatory system. It increases blood circulation, reduces blood pressure, and removes blood clots.

It is also effective in bringing down a fever, and cold, in relieving asthma, bronchitis, nosebleeds, and throat infections.

Lemon oil is rich in vitamin c content that helps in stimulating the white blood cells.

It detoxifies the body and improves the overall body functioning.

The oil's tropical application soothes and relieves headaches, migraines, rheumatism, mouth ulcers, insect bites, herpes, and cold sores.

It also treats greasy hair and skin and nourishes nails.

In vapor therapy, the oil is used for voice loss, depression, stress, and fatigue.

When blended with other massage oils, the oil benefits the digestive system, obesity, overweight, and acts a general tonic.

Along with diluted warm water, it is good to use as a mouth wash.

Since the oil is carminative, it is useful in treating acidity, indigestion, cramps and stomach upsets.

Other benefits

Lemon oil is used in making homemade cleaning products and polishes.

The oil is used in room fresheners' perfumes, and in many scented candles.

The oil is used in creams and lotions to treat congested skin.

Products consisting of lemon oil remove stains and unpleasant odour.

Pure lemon oil is potent against many bacterial types, so it is often used on countertops furniture's, floors, and carpets.

Lemon oil is used in making soaps and face washes personal care and skin care products due to its antiseptic nature.

Physico Chemical Properties

This oil has an anti-parasitic property and helps to eliminate bed bugs, lice, mosquitoes and fleas

The plant is grown in India. The largest producers of Tagetes minuta oil are South Africa and France.

Tagetes is harvested in short duration from the month of December to January. The plant is best harvested under dry weather conditions. It is an annual herb and attains height about 1-2 meters.

Tagetes has been known since the Spanish colonization. It was introduced around the world including Asia, Europe, and Africa. The plant is called as "Khaki Bush" in Africa. The plant was brought by Australia from South Africa after the Boer War.

Tagetes oil is extracted from the flowering plant through steam distillation. The oil is yellow to reddish- amber in colour with a wild, citrus-like smell. Worldwide production of the oil was about 1.5 tonnes in 1984.

Health benefits:

Tagetes essential oil is potent against microbes. It stops the growth of microbes both internally and externally. It provides relief from microbial infections such as food poisoning, cholera, athlete's foot, tetanus, septic, malaria, dermatitis, and skin diseases.

The oil is a good insect repellent. When applied topically, the oil kills maggots in open wounds.

The oil is beneficial in respiratory issues such as chest infections, catarrh, coughs, cold, bronchitis and also facilitates the flow of mucus and clears congestion.

It improves blood circulation and has a healing effect on cuts, wounds, bruises, bunions, and calluses.

The oil has anti-parasitic property and helps to get rid of harmful parasites such as fleas, lice, mosquitoes, and bed bugs.

The oil is lethal against Staphylococcus aureus and gets rid of the septic's caused by the bacteria.

Tagetes oil is a natural relaxant and relieves the body from muscle pains, spasms, backaches, and provides relief from cramps, convulsions, spasmodic cough, and diarrhea.

The oil's sedative property relieves from sedative inflammations, and treats stress and anxiety.

It also sedates irritations in the excretory system, digestive and nervous systems, depression, anger, panic, afflictions, and hyper reactions.

The other therapeutic properties of Tagetes oil include carminative, stomachic, diaphoretic, emmennagogue, antispasmodic, and disinfectant.

Other benefits:

The oil is used in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Bolivia as a culinary herb.

The oil is used in perfumes, and as a flavoring agent in food products, alcoholic beverages, candy, tobacco, baked goods, frozen dairy products, relishes, puddings, and gelatins.

The oil is used in facial cleansers and foot lotions for its antimicrobial properties to keep the skin clean.

The oil is known as "huacatay" in Peru and in used in making purees and in seasonings

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India is said to be the largest producer of Turmeric besides Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The turmeric is major produced in South Asian countries which provide appropriate weather and soil conditions for the Turmeric plant to grow. Small rhizomes are planted in the soil and turmeric is hence grown.

The main usable part of the Turmeric plant is the root of the plant. The root or the tuber, of the plant when extracted from the soil resembles that of the Ginger plant. However the turmeric is first dried then powdered and then consumed. The turmeric is also known as the 'Indian Saffron'. It has a bright, impressive yellow colour. Turmeric is mainly used in most of the Indian food preparations, whether it is vegetarian or non - vegetarian. The Turmeric has a distinguished spicy, earthy warm-woody fragrance. The major constituents of Turmeric oil are phellandrene 4.39, limonene 2.29, zingiberene 1.21, ar-curcumene 1.43, ar-turmerome 21.81, a-turmerone 25.33, -turmerone 16.74, 1, 8 cineole 1.64.

The tuber is first extracted from the soil and thoroughly cleaned. Once cleaned, the skin of the Turmeric tuber is peeled off and then the tubers are dried properly. The dried form of the turmeric is consumed in various forms after processing. The dried up tubers are then ground to powdered form to be used in food preparation, it is also used as a natural dye for the colour yellow.the oil content is extracted by steam distilling the turmeric roots.

Commonly know Benefits

Turmeric is used in culinary preparations, Medicinal and other purposes too. Turmeric when used in powdered form can provide a specific taste and a rich yellow colour. In India from North to South Turmeric is used in almost all the food preparations. Curries, rice, chutneys, vegetables, meat dishes; every dish has a hint of turmeric in it. Turmeric is considered holy and is also used in various auspicious occasions by applying it to an Idol's or people's forehead. It also forms an integral part of Indian weddings where a special ceremony is organized, where turmeric is applied to the Bride and Groom. Turmeric is truly a versatile plant. For chemical purpose it is used as an indicator and can identify a base. Turmeric turns red when it comes in contact with a base.

Turmeric is used for its antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic (Capable of inducing mutation), anti-carcinogenic (causing cancer), diuretic (Any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water), anti-spasmodic (involuntary jerky muscular contraction). Turmeric when mixed with honey and pepper is used to cure common cough. When applied with sandalwood it can be applied to face and body for getting a glowing skin.

Some More Intresting Facts

Turmeric is also classified as Indian Saffron" as it has impressive yellow color and it is regarded as the best in the world. As per the graphical record, India exclusively raises crop of turmeric as well uses 80% of it. Presently, in India turmeric being part of all Indian Curry Powders it is used in all varieties of food weather its vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

Turmeric roots resemble of ginger root except that after stripped it is in shinning yellow color. It is normally available and use in powder form. Instead of saffron, due to its color rather than flavor which is apery and warm Turmeric is used. It is also used for curries and rice, chutneys and other vegetable dishes. It is strictly recommended to keep it in airtight container and at cool dry place

Physico Chemical Properties:

Cinnamonbark oil is obtained from the bark of trees that belong to the Cinnamomum species (also called Cinnamon zeylanicum), which comprise more than 250 aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs all throughout Asia and Australia, although it is native to Sri Lanka, Myanmar and India. Cassia oil, sassafras and Ho leaf oils fall under the same category.

Cinnamon bark oil is quite rare and expensive. From 1983 to 1992, exports from Sri Lanka, which was virtually the only major supplier of cinnamon bark oil, only reached 2.8 tons. Western Europe, especially France, is the major importer of cinnamon bark oil, followed by the United States.

Uses

Cinnamon bark oil has a delicate aroma and a sweet, pungent taste. It is typically used as a flavoring in toothpaste to hide the disagreeable taste of pyrophosphate, a compound that inhibits plaque calcification. In Ayurvedic medicine, cinnamon bark was used as an antiemetic, antidiarrheal, antiflatulant, and a general stimulant. Today, cinnamon bark oil has been proven to naturally:

Lower cholesterol

Kill bacteria

Heal wounds

Control blood sugar levels

Relieve stomach flu caused by harmful bacteria like salmonella

Because of its honeyed taste and smell, cinnamon bark oil is frequently added in meat and fast food seasonings, sauces and pickles, baked goods, confectionery, cola-type beverages, and tobacco. However, cinnamon bark oil is seldom used as a main ingredient in perfumes and soaps because it has skin-sensitizing properties.

Benefits of Cinnamon Bark Oil

Most therapeutic uses of cinnamon bark are rooted in its historical use as a traditional Chinese medicine. According to several studies, cinnamon bark oil can potentially help:

Fight serious viral diseases like herpes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Kill leukemia cancer cells as observed in animal testing due to the fungus Antrodiacinnamonea

Reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Treat fungal infections, including those caused by Candida albicans, Histoplasma capsulatum and Aspergillus niger, which is known to cause serious sinus infections

Counter cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, a severe form of dementia, which almost 5.54 million Americans are suffering from right now.

Neroli oil has great therapeutic properties and it smells incredible. The odour provides a relaxing effect on the body and mind and it is helpful in relieving muscle spasms, calming palpitations of heart and offers rejuvenating and regenerative effect on the skin. It prevents ugly scarring and fighting stretch marks. The oil is pale yellow in colour and its viscosity is watery and it has a sweet, floral and haunting aroma. This oil is one of the main ingredients for making the traditional eau-de-cologne. Orange petals are also associated with marriage, purity and brides because brides traditionally wear orange buds in their hair.

The chemical components of neroli oil are alpha pinene, beta pinene, camphene, a-terpinene, nerol, neryl acetate, farnesol, geraniol, lnalool, nerolidol, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate and indole. Neroli oil is non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant and non-phototoxic but it is important to use it sparingly when a sharp clear head is needed because it can be relaxing. Neroli oil is antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-infectious, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminate, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, cordial, deodorant, digestive, sedative, tonic and emollient. Neroli oil can relieve chronic anxiety, depression, fear, shock and stress and its calming effect can also be beneficial to the digestive tract.

Sedative Effects

Neroli oil can be used for intestinal spasms, colitis and diarrhoea. The oil helps insomnia and has sedative effects for treating depression, anxiety, shock and is also effective in relieving palpitation of heart, treating headaches, neuralgia and vertigo. The oil can be used as a general tonic and is good for patients who are on convalescing stages. Neroli oil help regenerate skin cells and is rejuvenating oil which can be used to prevent ugly scar tissue. It promotes a smoother skin and fights stretch marks and broken capillaries.

Blends Well With

Neroli oil blends particularly well with benzoin, geranium, jasmine, lavender, sandalwood, rosemary, ylang-ylang and all citrus oils. The oil which is extracted by steam distillation of flowers of Neroli is called Citrus Aurantium botanically and it is also called Citrus Vulgaris. The world famous Eau-de-Cologne is made from Neroli oil and there are many health benefits connected to this oil. Neroli oil is an effective antidepressant and relieves you from chronic depression. It drives away sadness and brings in a feeling of joy and happiness by uplifting the overall mood. It is also the reason why it is widely used in aromatherapy techniques.

Good Tonic

Neroli oil acts as an effective sedative it sedates all organ systems and metabolic functions of the body including the head. It provides aid from anxiety, anger, distress, depression, irritations and depressions and relaxes the body and soul. It acts as a good tonic and protects all the parts for good health and maintains the right rate of metabolism, proper circulation and boosted immune system. Neroli oil is a good carminative and relieves you of all gases which build inside the stomach and intestines. This removal of gas from the body brings the appetite back and relieves you of indigestion, inflammation and stomach aches. It also helps to lower the blood pressure.

Physico Chemical Properties

The plant is a native to southern China and Far East and is now cultivated around the world. It is predominantly found in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States.

Mandarin trees start producing fruit in 1-3 years after planting. Mandarins are ready to harvest when the fruits turn deep orange. Harvesting can be done throughout the year depending on the variety grown.

The mandarin was introduced to Europe from Southeast Asia during the 19thcentury. It was grown in Italy and Spain and later spread to the United States, who named it tangerine. Italy is the biggest producer of Mandarin oil. Mandarin occupies an important position in Chinese culture as they were gifted to Mandarins (Chinese officials under the king).

The oil is extracted from the peel by the cold pressing method. The oil is greenish orange in color with a sweet aroma and tangy taste.

Health benefits

The oil's antiseptic properties prevent wounds and cuts from becoming septic.

Mandarin oil is rich in bactericidal and fungicidal properties. These properties prevent microbial infections internally and externally.

The oil is an excellent blood purifier and flushes out the toxins and other unwanted substances from the body. It also eliminates free radicals from the body.

The oil has spasmodic properties that prevent coughs and congestion.

The essential oil of mandarin works wonders on the nervous system. It helps with stress, nervous tension, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, and as a mental tonic.

The oil benefits oily skin, reduces cellulite, scars, stretch marks, and tones the body.

It aids in blood circulation and provides relief from arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and energizes the body.

The oil has calming and soothing effects on the digestive system. It helps with constipation, travel sickness, regulates fluid balance, and nausea.

Mandarin oil promotes the circulation of blood platelets and leucocytes at an effected place thereby preventing microbial growth.

The anti-spasmodic property of the oil relieves breathing troubles, muscular cramps, muscle pulls, spasms, and exhausting coughs.

The essential oil of Mandarin promotes the growth of new tissues and cells.

The oil boosts the immune system and promotes the circulation of the lymph.

The oil is a good sedative and restores poor appetite, tummy upset, and colic.

The oil also treats flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation.

The therapeutic properties of the oil include circulatory, cytophylactic, depurative, digestive, hepatic, relaxant, stomachic, and tonic.

Other benefits

Mandarin essential oil is used in making soaps, men's colognes, perfumes, cosmetics, and skin care products.

The oil is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.

The oil is most effective in aromatherapy as it is also non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.

Physico Chemical Properties

Ambrette is an aromatic and medicinal plant in the Malvaceae family, which is native to India. These seeds have a sweet, flowery, heavy fragrance quite similar to that of musk. Despite its tropical origin the plant is frost hardy. The evergreen shrub grows well in India, and is cultivated in the West Indies, China and Indonesia. Its used as a spice in the East, and as a musk substitute in perfumery. In India it is popularly known as Mushkdana or Kasturi Bhendi. Oil is extracted from the musky, kidney- shaped, fully ripened seeds. The oil should be allowed to mature for a few months before use in flavours or fragrances, to allow the fatty acid notes to subdue and a rich, sweet, floral-musky almost wine-like or brandy like odour to develop.
When ambrette uncrushed/whole seeds are distilled, a liquid essential oil is produced, the crushed seeds yield a solid (so called concrete), the latter oil contains a high amount of palmitic acid. A true concrete is also produced.
Ambrette seed is very grounding. Traditionally, it cures cramp, indigestion, acidity and other stomach complaints, and treats headaches and nerves. In aromatherapy, it is effective for anxiety, depression, fatigue or other stress-related conditions. It is also good for cramps, muscular aches and poor circulation.

Physico Chemical Properties

Cloves are found in Maluku Island in Indonesia, Most of the parts of India, Zanzibar, Madagascar and also in Pakistan.

The clove essential oil needs both ample sunlight and moist to grow .it is taken from clove trees, which are grown till the height of 12 m then the flower buds are visible on this evergreen tree, which change their pale color to green and then to red and are ready to get separated from the tree. These flowers buds which are not opened yet are dried to make clove, which is available in market for sale.

The history of the clove plant is 350 and 400 years old, as it is quoted somewhere in the history that AFO was the oldest tree of clove till a French man stole the seedlings of the tree from Tidore and brought it to France and then they were further transferred to Zanzibar (one of the major producer of cloves in present).Spice Island or Maluku (included :Bacan, Makian, Moti, Ternate, and Tidore was the only native island till the seedling was stolen from Tidore.

Dry or wet flower buds are steam distilled as commonly done for extracting most of the essential oils

Commonly known Benefits

• Clove essential oil is traditionally used for tooth aches and are good pain killers for instant relief of teeth.
• Meals can never be completed without clove essential oil but overuse of it can spoil your recipe too.
• In big hotels cloves are used for decorative purposes too
• Cloves are used for flavoring many desserts and dishes and to add a strong aroma in the flavor
• Good for digestive purpose
• To spice meats
• Helps to cure diarrhea and stomach infections
• Most of the Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines have clove oil as an essential ingredient.
• It helps to regulate nerve system
• Diluted clove oil can be converted into good body massage oil.
• Popularly used in most of the mouth wash and also supportive in disinfecting the rooms.
• Used in love potions too.
• Clove essential oil is common oil and almost everyone is aware of its benefits because of its glorious history and reckless use since centuries. As it is supportive to create numbness in the oral tissues but should not be used while getting root canal or after that as it can create reaction with the chemicals and can cause harm.

Physico Chemical Properties:

Cinnamon leaf oil comes from Cinnamonumverum (also called Laurus cinnamomum) from the Laurel (Lauraceae) plant family. This small and bushy evergreen tree is native to Sri Lanka, but now grows in many countries such as India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Indonesia. There are actually over 100 varieties of C. verum, with Cinnamonumzeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) and Cinnamomunaromaticum (Chinese cinnamon) as the most consumed.

Cinnamon tree can be distinguished by its small, white flowers, shiny, leathery green leaves, and purple oval berries. Its papery, pale brown bark has thick quills that roll inside one another, and are gathered every two years.

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known to man. It was valued in ancient Egypt not only as a medicine and beverage flavoring but also as an embalming agent and is also mentioned in the Bible. Cinnamon was so precious that it was considered more valuable than gold throughout some of its history.

Uses

Cinnamon leaf oil can be used as an additive in soaps and a flavoring to seasonings. When used in aromatherapy diffused, applied topically, or added to your bath water it can have health-promoting effects. Here are some ways to use cinnamon leaf oil for your health and around your home:

Use it as a disinfectant. With its strong germicidal properties, cinnamon leaf oil works as a non-toxic natural disinfectant. Use it to clean your toilets, refrigerator, kitchen counters and other surfaces, door knobs, microwave, and sneakers. You can even use it to clean and disinfect your chopping boards.

Make a facial scrub. Mix it with cinnamon sugar, orange juice, and olive oil to create a rejuvenating scrub that has antiseptic properties to help kill facial bacteria effectively.

Gargle as a mouthwash. Add a drop or two to a glass of purified water, and gargle with it. For people with dentures, simply make a solution of water, hydrogen peroxide, and cinnamon leaf oil, and soak your dentures in it.

Add it to your foot soak. Mix a drop of cinnamon leaf oil in a bucket of warm water, and then soak your feet in it. This works great for athletes and people who wear closed shoes for most of the day.

Use cinnamon leaf oil as an insect repellent. The scent of cinnamon leaf oil can deter pesky household insects, such as black ants, mosquitoes, roaches, and flies. Studies found that it may even be more effective at repelling mosquitoes than the toxic chemical DEET. Simply spray or diffuse the oil around your home. You can also spray it over your mattresses and sheets to get rid of bed bugs.

Add it to your shampoo. Add a drop of cinnamon leaf oil to your regular non-chemical shampoo. This will help keep your hair healthy and, in children, help kill stubborn head lice.

Physico Chemical Properties

Valerian is a perennial flower that is native to parts of Europe and Asia, although it is now also grown in the United States. The scientific name of this beneficial plant is Valeriana officialis and although there are over 250 varieties of this plant, many of the side effects and medical applications are the same throughout. The plant was used as a fragrance as much as 500 years ago, but its medicinal benefits have also been well known for centuries. In fact, some people call valerian as a heal all, and the essential oil that is extracted from this miracle plant has dozens of different applications.

While there is some controversy about how effective valerian root or essential oil is for certain conditions, there are hundreds of years of experiential evidence to back up these natural health benefits, and the scientific evidence that has been accumulated is significant and impressive.

Valerian essential oil is composed of various alkaloids, acids, terpenes, and flavonoles, many of which contribute directly to the wide range of applications that valerian essential oil has. Due to its popularity, it is widely available throughout the world and its use continues to expand as more people discover the undeniable health benefits of valerian essential oil, which are explained in greater detail below.

Health Benefits Of Valerian Essential Oil

Treats Sleep Disorders

One of the oldest and most studied benefits of valerian essential oil is its ability to cureinsomniaand improve the quality of sleep. Its many active components coordinate an ideal release of hormones and balances the bodys cycles to stimulate restful, thorough, undisturbed sleep. This has been one of the main uses of valerian root since ancient times.

Lowers Anxiety & Depression

This is somewhat related to the previous point about sleep disorders, but valerian essential oil is also widely used to improve mood and reduce anxiety. The same mechanism of action that enables healthy sleep also help to reduce the negative energy and chemicals in the body that can induce anxiety andstress. These stress hormones can be dangerous when chronically in the body, so valerian essential oil can help you rebalance your body and increase your peace and calm.

Improves Stomach Health

When you have an upset stomach, many people turn to pharmaceutical solutions, but natural solutions are often best for gastrointestinal problems. Valerian essential oil can quickly ease upset stomachs and induce healthy bowel movements and urination. This can help to detoxify the body and improve the nutrient absorption of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby improving health in numerous ways.

Prevents Heart Palpitations

Valerian Essential oil has been directly linked to a lower occurrence of heart palpitations in certain study subjects. The volatile compounds in this essential oil interact with the acids and oils in your heart to stimulate a more normal metabolic rate and calm down erratic behaviour of your cardiovascular system.

Skin Care

In terms of maintaining your skin health, topical or internal application of valerian essential oil can be an unexpected ally. Valerian essential oil is able to infuse the skin with a healthy blend of protective oils that protect against the development of wrinkles and also functions as an antiviral barrier that helps keep you healthy.

Regulates Blood Pressure

The same active ingredients that make valerian root so helpful for stress and anxiety also help the body regulate its blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause unnecessary strain on the cardiovascular system and increase the chances of strokes and heart attacks. Valerian essential oil can naturally reduce these risks through internal consumption.

Improves Cognitive Abilities

Although many essential oils claim to positively affect cognitive ability, but valerian root has been heralded as a brain booster for hundreds of years. It stimulates different areas of the brain and increases circulation, stimulating pathways that keep our brains fresh and active. Students and elderly people consume valerian root all over the world for increasing their academic performance, as well as to protect their memory and delay any cognitive disorders, likedementiaor Alzheimers disease.

It is native to so many sea shores of Mediterranean; still it can be found anywhere, wherever the soil is dry near the sea costs or river banks. It can also be thrived in so many parts of Europe.

Fennel, which is widely cultivated for its taste and digestive purposes, is called Saunf in India and Pakistan. It grows on Foeniculum vulgare plant, till the height of 2.5, its leaves are more or less similar to dill but in look they are quite sleek and slender. Saunf is a seed which is dried for the use. Flowers, from which this dried seed is separated, are cultivated in terminal umbels (umbels are like umbrellas where a number of short flowers stalk are grown in equal length , their end growth points are same) .Generally its stems are also preserved for taste and flavouring. in original conditions it varies in size and shape. It has so many other species.

The word "fennel" originitated from the fenyl word of Middle English fenel or fenyl. The origin of the word is from Latin word Ferula, which is the name of the plant from which the oil is extracted. It is assumed that finule is one amongst the nine plants invoked in Nine Herbal charms, which was documented in tenth century in the pagan Anglo Saxon. In an anecdote of Greek mythology too Prometheus used the stalk of the fennel plant for the purpose of stealing fire from the gods. So many other references are also there in the Greek history like sports event marathon and battle of Marathon, because in Greek Marathos mean fennel. It was also thrived by Romans for its taste and value.

Fennel oil is drained from crushed seeds of foeniculum vulgare plant and the steam distillation methodology is adopted.

Commonly known Benefits

Saunf or fennel oil has a lot of cultural value in Pakistan, India (especially Kashmir and Gujrat, Orissa, Bengal and Assam), Middle East and Afghanistan also use it. It is like nectar for digestive problems and obesity problems like hiccups etc. It works as a good cleanser and tones the skin, helps in discoloration. If you have oily skin then too fennel oil can be used to cure it. It has estrogenic properties so fights with wrinkles and keeps your skin younger looking and shiny. If sometime your taste buds let you eat much then it can help to digest the overeaten food too.

Physico Chemical Properties:

Passion fruit oil is cold pressed from the dark-brown seeds of the passion fruit. We are offering you organic virgin passion fruit oil. Natural Bliss passion fruit oil is wild harvested from the Amazon rain forest in Brazil. It is pure and undiluted. Because it is unrefined it maintains its natural color, aroma and nutrient content. In short, we offer the highest quality of Passion Fruit Oil.

Passion Fruit Oil (Maracuja Oil) Nutrients:

Passion Fruit Seed Oil is loaded with many nutrient. Maracuja oil is high in vitamins A and C, in effect slowing down the visible appearance of aging. Passion fruit offers minerals such as: calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus supports healthy skin. In addition, the essential fatty acids present in maracuja oil provides moisture and improves skin firmness. Lastly, Maracuja oil also contains antioxidants, and as a result it helps to fight damaging free radicals.

USES

Maracuja oil has a light and non-greasy texture. In fact, it absorbs right into the skin. With this in mind, passion seed oil does not clog the pores. For this reason, it is suitable for all skin types. Passion seed oil is especially helpful to premature aging by boosting collagen formation. It helps treat acne by decreasing skin inflammation. In effect, it protects the skin from scars and blemishes. Maracuja oil penetrates into skin thus improving softness to dry skin types.

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) is an aromatic crop cultivated for its commercial essential oil. The major component of this oil is Citral.
The oil is extracted from its leaves and stems by steam or hydro steam distillation. The oil is used in perfumery for giving lemony odor and pharmaceutical industries for making Vitamin-A.
Lemon grass oil also treats spasmodic affections of the bowels, gastric irritability and cholera. Lemon grass oil mixed with twice its bulk of coconut oil is a stimulating ointment for rheumatism, lumbago, neuralgia, sprains and other painful affections.
In chronic cases, the undiluted oil may be used for better results. It can also be taken internally in the same manner as for fevers.
It is also prescribed against dyspepsia and vomiting and as a carminative, using three to four drops of the essential oil, diluted in water. Used externally to treat eczema. The essential oil is used as an insecticide against mosquitoes and as a deodorant.
Uses :- In Food, Flavour, Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco And Perfume Indusrties.

Physico Chemical Properties

Juniper essential oil is steam distilled from the berries of an evergreen shrub native to just about everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. The needles and berries of Juniper have a long history of traditional herbal use

They have been used medicinally for urinary infection Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree.
The fruity, woody aroma of juniper berry combines well with citrus oils in room sprays and adds a masculine scent to aftershaves and colognes. Juniper berry invigorates and encourages the release of toxins when used in massage oils. It is usefull for cystitis and urethritis, for respiratory complaints such as bronchitis and coughs, as well as gastrointestinal infections.
Juniper essential oil has traditionally used as an anti-septic, astringent, digestive stimulant, and for purifying and detoxifying
Juniper essential oil may also help acne, dermatitis, eczema, depression, fatigue, sore muscles, rheumatism and urinary infections

Uses :- In Food, Flavor, Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco and Perfume Industries

Physico Chemical Properties

Steam distilled oil from dried roots of Alpine Galangal.It is stomachic, stimulant and Carminative.

Uses and Advance Studies

It is used in treatment of catarrhal infections.
The Volatile oil of the rhizome of A. Galangal inhibited the growth of M. tuberculosis in a concentration of 25 mg./ml.
The oil inhibited the growth of gram negative organisms in a concentration of 0.4 to 0.6 mg./ml. The LD of the oil in guineapigs was found to be 0.068 ml./100gm. body weight.

Physico Chemical Properties

The collective species of the Nutmeg family are native to Southeast Asia, the most commercially used species is found naturally in the Banda Islands or Spice Islands of Indonesia. Many other species are also cultivated in other countries in Asia like India and New Guinea and the Penang islands of Malaysia. It is also cultivated in many Caribbean Islands

For the Nutmeg oil, the seeds of the Nutmeg species of trees are harvested which are bout egg-shaped and when dried weigh around 5 to 10 grams and are around 20 to 30 mm long and 15 to 18 mm wide. The growth conducive temperature is around 20-30C with annual rainfall of 1500-2500mm.The harvest of the seeds starts after 7 or 9 years after the planting of the trees and the trees reach their full production capacity after about 20 years.

Since medieval times the Nutmeg seed has been a costly ingredient in the various culinary, medicinal and preservative applications in Europe. It was sold to the Europeans by Arab traders at very high prices and was a very valuable commodity in Asian sailor communities of the Middle Ages. After the Europeans discovered the only source of Nutmeg (The Banda Islands of Indonesia), the nations of Europe fiercely struggled for the constant control of the Nutmeg trade. After the Napoleonic wars, the British took temporary control of the Banda Islands and quickly transplanted Nutmeg trees in many of their Asian colonies, thus spreading Nutmeg to different places in the world.

After harvest mace is separated from the seed. The seeds are then dried for about a week and then the shell is cracked and removed to expose the kernel. The Nutmeg oil is extracted from the kernel a by using a process called 'steam distillation' which involves applying hydraulic pressures in the presence of steam.

Commonly know Benefits

Pain relief: Nutmeg oil is used to relieve patients of rheumatic ailments from severe pain and is also used as an emergency painkiller in tooth aches.

Digestion Stimulant and Regulator: Nutmeg oil is traditionally used with honey to improve digestion and also in the treatment of chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion gastroenteritis and nausea. In general it is a digestive system regulator.

Massage: Nutmeg oil is used with other aromatic oils in massages for treatment of chronic soft muscle pain.

Mental Stimulant: Nutmeg Oil is frequently used in reviving people from fainting spells and its aromatic properties uplift the symptoms of depression. Also it regulates and normalizes the heart rate and general circulation of blood in the body.

Nutmeg oil is one of the most useful herbal oils available! It contains wonderful ability to cure muscle contractions and pains and owns sedative properties. If you are suffering from gastric problem or any other stomach maladies, then nutmeg oil is best suited for your health! Even against nervous problems, vomiting, nausea, kidney problems, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bad breath and many more, nutmeg oil is best the medicine prescribed.

Nutmeg oil is extracted from steam distillation methods that involve dissecting of the nuts. The layers are deliberately dissected later dried in open. Usually these dried portions are used in capsules and also for essential oils. Mace is also made from the nutmeg whose red membranes are removed.

The oil is pretty flat colors or slight yellowish and smells like usual nutmegs. In the oil-chemical industry, the oil finds its extensive uses in goods that are baked, beverages, syrups and sweets. Even beauty products like creams and gels are made up of the oil. Toothpastes, cough syrups, and many more, the use-list of the nutmeg oil is simply endless.

Physico Chemical Properties:

Ocimum Sanctum leaves and seeds are used for extraction of /basil oil through stream distillation process.
Basil oil has a clear color, thin consistency and a sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly camphorous.Linalool, Fenchol, Eugenol, Methyl chavicol, Beta-caryophyllene are the active components present in basil oil.

Basil oilhas been used over the centurary as medicated oils and ointments for respiratory infections especially for children. Basil oil is used in flavoring, cosmetics, soap, Pharmaceuticals and perfumery.
It is derived form the plant of Ocimum sanctum belonging to family Labiatae. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of goddess Vrindavani, who is dear to Lord Vishnu. It has been widely grown throughout the world and commonly cultivated in gardens.
Traditionally Ocimum sanctum is used in malarial fevers, gastric disorders and in hepatic infections. Ocimum sanctum leaves is also used in bronchitis, ringworm and other cutaneous diseases and earache. The leaves are used as a nerve tonic and to sharpen memory. Ocimum sanctum leaves are abundant in tannins like gallic acid, chlorogenic acid etc and also contain alkaloids, glycosides, and saponins along with the volatile oil. The major active constituents of Holy basil leaves include urosolic acid.

Uses :- in Food, Flavor, Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco and Perfume Industries

Physico Chemical Properties

The production of citronella is nearly 4000 tonnes all over the globe. The greatest producers of this are country china and Indonesia, who are nearly producing forty percent of the complete world's supply. The other sixty percent is produced by Taiwan, India, Argentina, Ecuador, Honduras, Jamaica, South Africa, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala etc.

It can be grown in tropical and non-tropical areas. It is harvested when its length become till three feet. It also needs moisture and sunshine in equal amount and cultivated in Sandy loam soil well-heeled in organ which suits most for its cultivation. Once when it is sowed after that till four year it can be yielded.

The lustrous green leaves of citronella plant are used for extraction of oil and for this distillation method is used. Hardy grass, when grown till one meter in height after that finely chopped fresh or dried hardy grass is used to extract the oil and steam distillation is used for this as used in extracting most of the similar oils.

Commonly known Benefits

It is no doubt popularly used as an insecticide and is used to kill the germs in a patients' room.It reduces perspiration from the body and works as a good deodorant.So many lotions and potions possess it because of its effective perfumed qualities and it also helps to reduce the oil of the skin. If you are suffering with high fever then it lessens the fever because of its medicated qualities. It helps to keep our mind clear and fresh. Soaps and deodorants are nothing without it works best on harsh skin and softens them. It is also used in creams, deodorants and lotions.It can be blended with so many other chemicals and materials to produce divergent fragrances. Its biggest quality is that it vaporizes and burns quickly that is why an indispensable part in mosquito repellents.

Precautions

Citronella possesses some elements like borneol, dipentene and limonene, nerol and camphene etc. So it can sometime cause irritation on skin, so should be used with care and sensitivity test must be taken before using it.

Physico Chemical Properties:

Basil oil is obtained by steam distillation of the whole plants. It is an annual of Libiate family crop, harvesting period of herb in India is October November.
The oil is used in Herbal and medicated fragrances for its unique odor. It is also used in manufacturing of Anethole and Linalool Basil oil has a warm, herbaceous scent. It is said to be useful in stimulating healthy hair growth and may be helpful to relieve fatigue. Used in a massage oil, it has a warming effect. Basil oil blends well with bergamot, geranium, hyssop, neroli, marjoram, melissa, lavender
Uses :- In Food, Flavour, Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco And Perfume Indusrties.

Current commercial uses for rosemary include the scenting of colognes and aftershaves, soaps, detergents and disinfectants.
Aromatherapists use rosemary's briskly energizing aroma to combat nervous exhaustion and fatigue. This effect can be so powerful that rosemary is not recommended for use by people with epilepsy or high blood pressure.
Rosemary oil acts as an astringent and will help regulate or decrease oily secretions of the hair folicles. For this reason rosemary hair care preparations are often used by people with greasy hair and dandruff.
This sweetly scented, expensive oil was especially good for use in perfumes, forest-type colognes and lavender scented products. Today it's much cheaper to blend isolated constituents such as linalool with a standard quality rosemary to achieve a similar effect. Rosemary essential oil has a herbaceous, woody, sharp, Camphor-like scent. Improves memory and clears cobwebs out of the mind. Used in massage oils, liniments, compresses, or bath to improve poor circulation and ease and penetrates muscle and rheumatic pain. Rubbing a rosemary vapor balm on the check relieves lung and sinus congestion.
Rosemary essential oil calms apprehension while stimulating the spirit. Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism.
Rosemary esesntial oil blends well with the following essential oils: olibanum, lavender, lavandin, citronella, oregano, thyme, pine, basil, peppermint, labdanum, elemi, cedarwood, petitgrain, cinnamon, cedarwood, frankincense, lemon, Spearmint, Geranium, Tea Tree, and Eucalyptus essential oils.
Its major Constituents: Cineole, Pinene, Borneol, Linalol, Alpha-Terpineol, Terpinen-4-ol, Bornyl Acetate, Camphor, Thujone, Camphene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene

We are offering palmarosa oil. It is fresh, floral, sweet, somewhat similar to geranium oil.the oil is extensively used as a substitute for attar of rose and as a base for perfumes and cosmetics. As a soap perfume, it is used for imparting a pronounced and lasting rose note. The reason behind this practice is that geraniol is found in rose oil too. In medicine, it is used as a remedy for lumbago, stiff joints and, in skin diseases. It is said to be a cure for baldness. If taken internally in small doses, it serves as a remedy for bilious complaints.

We are offering ajwain oil. Ajwain oil is eracted by steam distillation of the crushed seeds of ajwain. This valued considerably in medicine on account of the presence of thymol. The oil of ajwain is an almost colourless to brownish liquid with characteristic odour and a sharp hot taste. Ajwain is called omam in the southern part of india.

Steam distilled Essential Oil from dried rhizome of Acorus Calamus. Its use has been restricted by IFRA due to high percentage of Asarone in Indian Calamus Oil. High concentrations (0.5%) of b-Asarone have been shown to be positive in Ames mutagenic test following activation. Recently to enhance memory it is being used in a drug called megamind plus.

Uses and Advance Studies:

The oil of Calamus is used as an ingredient in flavors, particularly in liquors.The oil is employed also in perfumery.It is used as an insecticide in Ayurvedic System of Indian Medicines and also as an stimulant, emetic, nauseant, stomachic, aromatic, expectorant, carminative, antispasmodic, and nervine sedative.Due to high Asarone percentage this oil is useful in mental ailment.Due to its insecticidal activity it has been used in combination with Neem Oil, cedar wood oil as Room Sprayer against house hold insect.

Physico Chemical Properties