M D Impex - Mumbai

Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Safflower seed oil is flavorless and colorless, and nutritionally similar to sunflower oil. It is used mainly in cosmetics and as a cooking oil, in salad dressing, and for the production of margarine. INCI nomenclature is Carthamus tinctorius. Some of the health benefits of safflower oil include its ability to lower cholesterol levels, manage blood sugar, aid in weight loss, improve hair health, boost skin health, reduce the symptoms of PMS, control muscle contractions, and improve the immune system. Safflower oil is less aggravating to skin and contains about 78% of linoleic acid, which is undoubtedly a secret weapon in fighting against acne problems. Linoleic acid, its principal fatty acid, is an essential fatty that cannot be synthesized by the human body.

The seed is used as bird food. As the seeds are so small, specialized bird feeders are manufactured for Niger seed. In the United Kingdom, the seeds attract finches and siskins. Heart Health: When you replace typical vegetable oils with things like Niger seed oil or sunflower seed oil, you are able to improve your cholesterol balance, because these oils possess high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and linoleic acid. This can help lower your chances of developing atherosclerosis, which can further prevent heart attacks and strokes. The anti-inflammatory effects of these healthy fats can also help lower blood pressure and generally reduce the strain on your cardiovascular system.

Protect the Skin: If you are looking for a good solution for scars,  burns, rashes or skin irritation, Niger seed oil is an excellent option. The antioxidants found in this oil can help to stimulate the healing process and soothe inflammation. They can also prevent infections in the skin by boosting the immune reactivity at the site of wounds or lacerations. Antioxidants also neutralize free radicals, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots.

Speed Healing: The mineral and vitamin composition of Niger seed oil makes it ideal for stimulating healing and re-growth of cells and tissues. Protein,  fiber,  riboflavin,  vitamin C and other carbohydrates compacted in this oil are essential for the healing process, so adding this to your diet can do far more than help with your cholesterol issues. When recovering from an injury or surgery, consider switching to this oil for your culinary needs.

Reduces Inflammation: The wealth of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds found in Niger seed oil make it popular for people struggling with arthritis, gout, rheumatism, fever, or high blood pressure. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which can cause oxidative stress. By its very definition, oxidative stress causes inflammation in the body, so eliminating those free radicals is a great place to start.

Weight Gain: The fatty acids and proteins found in this oil are ideal if you are trying to gain weight in a healthy way. Following an injury or illness, boosting weight gain is often desired, and the balance of omega-3s and other nutrients can promote healthy weight gain for those patients or consumer. If you are not trying to gain weight, simply use this oil in moderation, but you don’t need to worry about this oil pumping in excessive calories or “bad” cholesterol into your system.

Immune System Booster: This oil has been shown to have certain anti-parasitic and antioxidant qualities that can help when topically applied or consumed. If you want to prevent various infections and strengthen the overall immune system, then use Niger seed oil on your skin for external infections, and consume it in your food for internal protection.

Psoralea cory li folia  (Babchi) is an important plant in the  Indian  Ayurveda and Tamil Siddha systems of medicine, and also Chinese medicine. The seeds of this plant contain a variety of coumarins  including psoralen. The seeds have a variety of traditional medicinal uses, but the specific role (if any) of psoralen in these uses is unknown. Psoralea cory li folia extract contains a number of chemical compounds including  flavonoids  (neobavaisoflavone,   isobavachalcone,   bavachalcone,   bavachinin,   bavachin,   corylin,   corylifol,   corylifolin  and  6-prenylnaringenin), coumarins (psoralidin,   psoralen,   isopsoralen  and  angelicin) and meroterpenes (bakuchiol  and  3-hydroxybakuchiol). P. corylifolia L., or  Bu Gu Zhi  in  traditional Chinese medicine  (TCM) is a herb used to unify the kidneys, particularly kidney yang and essence. It is used for helping the healing of bone fractures, for lower back and knee pain, impotence, bed wetting, hair loss, and vitiligo.

Terminalia chebula (Combretaceae) has been widely used in Ayurveda for the treatment of diabetes. In the present investigation, the chloroform extract of T. chebula seed powder was investigated for its antidiabetic activity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats using short term and long term study protocols. The efficacy of the extract was also evaluated for protection of renal functions in diabetic rats. The chloroform extract of T. chebula seeds produced a dose-dependent reduction in blood glucose of diabetic rats and comparable with that of standard drug, glibenclamide in a short-term study. It also produced a significant reduction in blood glucose in a long-term study. Significant renoprotective activity is observed in T. chebula treated rats. The results indicate a prolonged action in reduction of blood glucose by T. chebula and are probably mediated through enhanced secretion of insulin from the β-cells of Langerhans or through the extra pancreatic mechanism. The probable mechanism of potent renoprotective actions of T. chebula has to be evaluated.

Cassia tora has many uses. The plant and seeds are edible. The edible part of the plant varies from 30 to 40 percent. Young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable while the roasted seeds are a good substitute for coffee. It is used as a natural pesticide in organic farms and its powder is most commonly used in the pet food industry. Alternatively, it is mixed with guar gum for use in mining and other industrial applications. The seeds and leaves are also used to treat skin disease and its seeds can be utilized as a laxative. This weed could also become a reliable cheap source of nutritious feed for Ctenopharyngodon Idella, a fast-growing exotic carp. Cassia tora tea is a herbal, pure, natural and non-polluted green health beverage. In the Republic of Korea, it is believed to rejuvenate human vision. Additionally, the tea has created a new term “coffee-tea”, because of its mysterious but very rich taste and its coffee aroma. It is made from 100 percent Cassia tora, with no artificial coloring and no caffeine, and could be a healthier substitute for coffee and sodas. Since Cassia tora has an external germicide and antiphrastic character, it has been used for treating skin diseases such as leprosy, ringworm, itching and psoriasis and also for snakebites. Other medicinal provisions from plant parts include balm for arthritis using leaves of Cassia tora. Nutritional Information A natural gelling agent that has industrial and food benefits is made from the seed. The primary chemical constituents of the seed include cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannins, mannitol, coumarins and essential oils (aldehydes, eugenol, and pinene). The seeds also contain sugars, resins, and mucilage, among other elements.

Flax Seeds occur in two basic varieties: brown and yellow or golden (also known as golden linseeds). Most types have similar nutritional characteristics and equal numbers of short-chain omega-3 fatty acids. The exception is a type of yellow flax called solin (trade name Linola), which has a completely different oil profile and is very low in omega-3 FAs. Flax seeds produce a vegetable oil known as flaxseed oil or linseed oil, which is one of the oldest commercial oils. It is an edible oil obtained by expeller pressing, sometimes followed by solvent extraction. Solvent-processed flaxseed oil has been used for many centuries as a drying oil in painting and varnishing.

In a 100 gram serving, flaxseed contains high levels (> 19% of the Daily Value, DV) of protein,  dietary fiber, several B vitamins, and dietary minerals. Flaxseeds are especially rich in thiamine,  magnesium, and phosphorus (DVs above 90%). As a percentage of total fat, flaxseeds contain 54% omega-3 fatty acids (mostly ALA), 18% omega-9 fatty acids (oleic acid), and 6% omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid); the seeds contain 9% saturated fat, including 5% as palmitic acid. Flaxseed oil contains 53% 18:3 omega-3 fatty acids (mostly ALA) and 13% 18:2 omega-6 fatty acids.

Flaxseed's possible health benefits include:

• Consuming flaxseed may help protect against prostate, colon, and breast cancers. Flaxseed is thought to prevent the growth of cancerous cells because its omega-3 fatty acids disrupt malignant cells from clinging onto other body cells. In addition, the lignans in flaxseed have antiangiogenic properties - they stop tumors from forming new blood vessels.
• One US study presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) revealed that consuming flaxseed can stop prostate cancer tumors from growing. Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, lead investigator of the study said that the team was "excited that this study showed that flaxseed is safe and associated with a protective effect on prostate cancer."
• Researchers at the Iowa State University's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center found that cholesterol levels lowered among men who included flaxseed in their diet. Suzanne Hendrich, a lead author of the study, said that for "people who can't take something like Lipitor, this could at least give you some of that cholesterol-lowering benefit."
• A diet of flaxseed may protect skin tissue from being damaged by radiation, revealed researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The investigators concluded that their "study demonstrates that dietary flaxseed, already known for its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, works as both a mitigator and protector against radiation pneumonopathy."