It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to an altitude of 1300 Mts. It is an aromatic plant and is very well known for its essential oil which is obtained from its dried berries. They have pharma, cosmetics, soaps, fragrances, and perfumes.

Botanical name:

Cinnamomum glaucescens.

Extraction:

Kokila oil is obtained from dried berries of sughandkokila by process of steam distillation.

Properties:

It is yellow and has a spicy camphoraceous aroma.

 Components:

It contains methyl cinnamate, 1-8 cineol, etc.

 Blending:

It blends well with Clary sage, lavender, clove bud, cypress, and other essential oils.

 Uses:

•  It is a good massage oil.

•  Owing to its analgesic properties it provides relief in muscle pain, arthritis, etc, and is used by sportspersons to massage to reduce pain.

•  It is also anti-inflammatory.

•  It is also emmenagauge, thus could be useful in maintaining the menstrual cycle.

•  It is beneficial for those suffering from sinus conditions and headaches.

•  It has many aromatherapeutic uses and is used in aroma candles.

•  It is used as an ingredient in the perfume industry, mostly in male perfumes.

•  It is used as an ingredient in soaps and detergents.

•  It is used as an ingredient in cosmetics as well.

It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to an altitude of 1300 Mts. It is an aromatic plant and is very well known for its essential oil which is obtained from its dried berries. They have pharma, cosmetics, soaps, fragrances, and perfumes.

Botanical name:

Cinnamomum glaucescens.

Extraction:

Kokila oil is obtained from dried berries of sughandkokila by process of steam distillation.

Properties:

It is yellow and has a spicy camphoraceous aroma.

 Components:

It contains methyl cinnamate, 1-8 cineol, etc.

 Blending:

It blends well with Clary sage, lavender, clove bud, cypress, and other essential oils.

 Uses:

•  It is a good massage oil.

•  Owing to its analgesic properties it provides relief in muscle pain, arthritis, etc, and is used by sportspersons to massage to reduce pain.

•  It is also anti-inflammatory.

•  It is also emmenagauge, thus could be useful in maintaining the menstrual cycle.

•  It is beneficial for those suffering from sinus conditions and headaches.

•  It has many aromatherapeutic uses and is used in aroma candles.

•  It is used as an ingredient in the perfume industry, mostly in male perfumes.

•  It is used as an ingredient in soaps and detergents.

•  It is used as an ingredient in cosmetics as well.