Nrich Botanicals

Nanjikottai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Lemongrass is native to tropical regions such as Africa, Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania and is one among the most popular essential oils used today for its effectiveness, health benefits, and a wide variety of applications. Lemongrass is one of approximately 55 other species of grasses in the Poaceae family of grasses. Of these multiple varieties, the two most popular ones are Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian Lemongrass) and Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian Lemongrass).Though both can be used to produce essential oils, the former is largely used for culinary purposes, whereas the latter is highly valued for its use in essential oils and perfumes.

Constituents & Specifications

Lemongrass oil has various compounds such as Myrcene, Citral, Citronellal, Geranyl Acetate, Nerol, Geraniol, and Limonene. Citral is the major constituent that typically accounts for more than 70% of the composition.

• Specific Gravity : 0.8850 - 0.9040 @ 25°C
• Refractive Index : 1.4790 - 1.4890 @ 25°C

Please reach out to us for the COA

Properties

As illustrated, Lemongrass Essential Oil is reputed to have many therapeutic properties. The following highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it is believed to show:

• COSMETIC: Anti-microbial, Astringent, Deodorant, Tonic.
• ODOROUS: Anti-depressant, Anti-microbial, Anti-pyretic, Bactericidal, Sedative, Tonic, Nervine, Febrifuge.
• MEDICINAL: Analgesic, Anti-microbial, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Astringent, Bactericidal, Carminative, Deodorant, Sedative, Tonic, Nervine, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Fungicidal

Benefits & Uses

Aromatherapy:

• It is believed to strengthen the mind by relieving anxiety and boosting self-esteem, confidence, and hope.
• Its sedative effect on the mind relieves tension and promotes the sensation of being calm.

Cosmetic:

• Lemongrass Oil can eliminate or inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria due to its Citral content, which is known to have anti-microbial properties
• Lemongrass Oil can reduce inflammation due to its Limonene content, and it can slow down the flow of blood by contracting blood vessels.
• When used in shampoos, it is believed to prevent hair loss.  

Medicinal:

• Lemongrass Essential Oil’s analgesic properties have been found to relieve muscle and joint pains caused by overexertion of muscles through exercise
• It is known to boost energy and to reduce fever as well as headaches caused by viral infections such as the flu.
• It acts as an antiseptic, making it a beneficial ingredient in lotions and creams that prevent wounds from becoming infected. 
• By alleviating abdominal pain, it can relieve stomach aches and ease spasms in the digestive tract.
• It works as a detoxifying agent by increasing perspiration, thus promoting the expulsion of bodily toxins through sweating.

Perfumery & Others:

• Lemongrass makes an effective, inexpensive, eco-friendly and long-lasting deodorant by curbing perspiration.
• It is extensively used in insect repellents, room sprays, soaps and detergents

Eucalyptus Oil is probably most well known for its wonderful benefits for respiratory applications including helping to ease congestion and pressure, colds, flu, fever and bronchitis.It is native to Australian region however it is spread over to other parts of the world including India. Of the 700 species of Eucalyptus throughout the world, approximately 500 of them produce an essential oil, and global Eucalyptus Oil production is mainly from the Eucalyptus globulus species, more commonly known as “Blue Gum.” It was highly valued for its disinfectant and expectorant properties in Chinese, Greek, European, and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. First used by the Aboriginal people of Australia, who referred to is as “kino” and used it to heal most wounds, Eucalyptus leaves were made into infusions and used to treat body pains, colds, sinus congestions, and fevers, hence the nickname ‘Fever Tree’.

Constituents & Specifications

Eucalyptus oil has various compounds such as Eucalyptol (NLT 55%), alpha-terpineol, a(pinene) – b(pinene), a(phellandrene), d(limonene), 1, 8-cineole, Camphor, Sabinene.

• Specific Gravity : 0.870 to 0.912 @ 25°C
• Refractive Index : 1.457 - 1.467 @ 25°C

Please reach out to us for the COA

Properties

As illustrated, Eucalyptus Essential Oil is reputed to have many therapeutic properties. The following highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it is believed to show:

• COSMETIC: antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, stimulating
• MEDICINAL: antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, phagocytic, stimulating
• ODOROUS: anti-microbial, antiseptic, decongestant, phagocytic, stimulating

Benefits & Uses

Aromatherapy:

• the cooling scent of Eucalyptus Essential Oil is known to relieve mental exhaustion by boosting circulation to the brain, thereby stimulating the mind out of sluggishness, and rejuvenating the spirit.
• Those suffering from sinus congestion can diffuse Eucalyptus Essential Oil in the bedroom throughout the night to clear nasal passages and to eliminate harmful airborne bacteria that contribute to the feeling of being unwell.

Cosmetic:

• When used cosmetically to nourish hair, Eucalyptus Essential Oil will moisturize an itchy scalp and remove dandruff flakes.
• Besides soothing the irritated skin, it relieves pain, protects any openings from becoming infected, and promotes faster healing.

Medicinal:

• As a natural insecticide, it is even known to have the ability to eliminate lice. This germicidal oil’s antiseptic properties make it a popular choice for use on wounds, cuts, burns, bites, stings, and sores
• Added to warm baths, Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties help to rejuvenate stiff and sore muscles.

Perfumery & Others:

• Eucalyptus Oil effectively removes grease and grime, making it an excellent cleaning product for the kitchen.
• Added to natural homemade sprays as a cleaning agent, it can be used for washing toilet bowls, floors, countertops, and windows, just to name a few surfaces. The clean scent makes an effective fabric freshener
• Furthermore, as an air cleanser, Eucalyptus Oil is beneficial for eliminating mold that could contribute to respiratory issues

Palmarosa is a perennial, sweet scented grass, 1.5-2.5 m in height that grows in the area northeast of Bombay and across the Himalayan Mountains to Nepal and to a lesser extent, Pakistan. It has long slender stems and terminal flowering tops. The grassy leaf from which the essential oil is derived is extremely fragrant and is extensively used in traditional medicines like Ayurveda for its therapeutic properties. Palmarosa is a member of the Lemongrass family, and was known as Indian Geranium Oil. It is still used in blends to extend the more expensive Rose oils.

Constituents & Specifications

The major constituents include Geraniol (75-85%), Geranyl Acetate, (E, Z)-Farnesol, Linalool, (E)-B-Ocimene, B-Caryophyllene, Geranial

• Specific Gravity : 0.878-0.892 @ 25C
• Refractive Index : 1.4700 - 1.4780 @ 25C

Please reach out to us for the COA

Properties

Palmarosa Essential Oil is reputed to have many therapeutic properties. The following highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it is believed to show:

• Antifungal: Used to prevent fungal growth; active against fungi.
• Antiseptic: Preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
• Antiviral: Effective against viruses.
• Bactericidal: Prevents the growth of bacteria.
• Cicatrizant: Promoting the healing of a wound or the formation of a cicatrix.
• Cytophylactic: protects cells
• Digestive: Promotes the digestion of food.
• Febrifuge: Reduce fever.
• Hydrating: Combine chemically with water molecules.
• Nervine: Used to calm the nerves.
• Skin toner: Cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores, Soothing and a nourishing

Benefits & Uses

Aromatherapy:

• This oil reduces any kind of disorder related to anxiety, depression, nervousness and stress. It enables one to fight with problems like sinusitis, restlessness, and any kind of irritability.
• Palmarosa oil calms the mind, yet has an uplifting effect, while clearing muddled thinking.

Cosmetic:

• The oil is used for both dry and oily skin. When applied on dry skin, it helps to hydrate the skin and on oily skin it balances the sebum secretion and reduces oiliness of the skin.
• The oil tones, revitalises and stimulates cellular regeneration of the skin and thus reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
• Palmarosa oil is used to fight many problems like acne, pimples, blemishes, boils, and scars on the skin

Medicinal:

• The oil is used in formulations applied topically for alopecia, lumbago, skin diseases, dryness, wrinkles, dermatitis, and stiff joints.
• It has antiseptic, antifungal, bactericide properties and helps in acne, cuts and wounds similar conditions.

Perfumery & Others:

It is used extensively as a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes, blending tobacco products and especially soaps due to its excellent tenacity

Vetiver Essential Oil is derived from the roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides, a densely tufted perennial grass, with aromatic roots and long narrow leaves native to South India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The essential oil distilled from the roots is also known as 'Fragrance of the Soil' or 'The Oil of Tranquility' in India and Sri Lanka due its sensuous, grounding, and deep calming capabilities. It also offers excellent health benefits which can be attributed to the presence of numerous Sesquiterpene compounds and is reputed to balance and preserve overall emotional well-being.

Constituents & Specifications

With over 100 sesquiterpene compounds and their derivatives, Vetiver Essential Oil's composition is known to be intricate and thus somewhat complicated. The important compounds that impart the characteristic vetiver odor are: khusimene, δ-selinene, β-vetivenene, cyclocopacamphan12-ol (epimers A and B), vetiselinenol, khusimol, isovalencenol, khusimone, α-vetivone, and β-vetivone.

• Specific Gravity : 0.978 - 1.033 @ 25°C
• Refractive Index : 1.513 - 1.528 @ 25°C

Please reach out to us for the COA

Properties

Vetiver Essential Oil is reputed to have many therapeutic properties. The following highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it is believed to show:

• COSMETIC: Stimulating, Anti-inflammatory, Cicatrisant, Deodorizing, Anti-septic, Tonic, Detoxifying, Rejuvenating, Strengthening, Replenishing, Hydrating.
• ODOROUS: Aphrodisiac, Sedative, Grounding, Calming, Balancing, Warming, Nervine, Deodorizing, Strengthening.
• MEDICINAL: Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Anti-spasmodic, Immune-stimulating, Warming, Stimulating, Anti-inflammatory, Cicatrisant, Vulnerary, Detoxifying, Strengthening, Replenishing.

Benefits & Uses

Aromatherapy

• Vetiver Oil is known for its fresh, warm yet cooling, woody, earthy, and balsamic notes – can encourage feelings of confidence, stillness, and tranquility.
• Its sedative properties have made it ideal for use in relieving nervousness and restoring a sense of serenity, and it is reputed to effectively diminish feelings of anger, irritability, panic and restlessness.
• The strengthening properties of Vetiver Oil have made it an ideal tonic that eases problems of the mind to promote restful sleep and stimulate or enhance libido
• With its strengthening and grounding properties along with its comforting scent, Vetiver Oil is reputed to balance and preserve overall emotional well-being while enhancing concentration

Cosmetics

• Vetiver Essential Oil is known to be a deeply hydrating moisturizer that firms, tightens, and protects skin against the harsh effects of environmental stressors, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles and exhibiting anti-aging properties
• Its regenerative properties facilitate the healing of wounds as well as the disappearance of scars, stretch marks, and acne, among other skin ailments

Medicinal:

• Vetiver Essential Oil works as a natural anti-oxidant that promotes relief from various types of inflammation such as that of the joints or inflammation caused by sunstroke or dehydration
• Vetiver oil strengthens the central nervous system and is helpful in overcoming depression, insomnia, anxiety, stress, tension and nervousness.
• Its anti-septic properties are known to facilitate the healing of wounds by eliminating and preventing the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Its tonic properties are reputed to show regenerative effects as they enhance and maintain immunity & circulation and boost the metabolism as well as digestion

Perfumery & Others:

• Vetiver Essential Oil’s low evaporation rate and its solubility in alcohol makes it an ideal ingredient for use in perfumery
• Accordingly, it has become a significant component in several perfumes offered by prominent brands