The angelica root oil offer an attractively clean as well as deep aroma to me. It gives an emotional and spiritual touch at the same time. This essential oil is extremely useful in assisting clients in getting relief from old traumas and also helping them to get well sooner after a shock. Not only this, but also used to clean the auric field as well as aid patients in letting go and moving ahead. Our angelica root oil is also useful in opening & cleansing of the solar plexus chakra. This oil is one of the main component in our Protection and Purification blend.

Citronella essential oil is extracted from the leaves and stems of diverse species of cymbopogon. It is widely used in perfumery as a chemical like citronellol, citronellal and geraniol. These chemicals are extensively utilized in the manufacturing of products like cosmetic, soap, perfumery and flavouring industries throughout the world.

Citronella oil is also known for its plant-based insect repellent properties, even has been registered in the united states for this particular purpose, since 1948. In-fact, the environmental protection agency‎ of us considers this essential oil as a biopesticide along with a non-toxic mode of action. It has been clear after various researches that citronella essential oil includes strong antifungal properties, and is capable to calm the barking dogs

We extract cardamom oil from elettaria cardomomum (also acknowledged as elettaria cardomomum var. Cardomomum), which belongs to the family of zingiberaceae and is also popular as cardomum, cardamomi and mysore cardomom. It is a reed-like herb, which grows wild and is also cultivated in india as well as ceylon. This oil offers several therapeutic properties like antiseptic, stomachic, carminative, digestive, antispasmodic, diuretic, expectorant, cephalic, stimulant and tonic. Cardamom essential oil is basically find effective for the digestive system. This oil also serves as laxative as well as provides relief from colic, wind, dyspepsia & nausea even in pregnancy. The cardamom oil keeps stomach warm and assist in the problem of heartburn.

Eucalyptus oil is a distilled oil that is derived from the leaf of eucalyptus plant, a species of the plant family myrtaceae that is basically from australian origin, while cultivated all across the globe. This oil has a history of extreme application in pharmaceuticals as repellent, flavouring, antiseptic, fragrance and various industrial uses. To extract the essential oil of eucalyptus, selected species of the plant are taken and then steam distillation method is applied.

Lavender oil is one among the essential oils extracted through distillation method from the flower spikes of selected species of lavender plant. Since, very long it has been utilized in perfumery, which is also excellent to be used in aromatherapy. This fragrant oil offers a calming effect that may help in relaxation and in reducing anxiety. Kashmir Lavender oil is very popular as it is obtained from the foothills of Himalayas. Lavender essential oil is also used as pain reliever from tension and headache, for this it has to be breathed in as vapor or diluted as well as rubbed over the pining body part. If it is added to the vaporizer, it can assist in the treatment of cough and other respiratory infections.

Source borage officinalis l. family boraginaceae

Part used seed

Description

Borage, also known as a starflower, is an annual herb originating in syria, but naturalized throughout the mediterranean region, as well as asia minor, europe, north africa, and south america. It grows to a height of 60–100 cm (2. 0–3. 3 ft), and is bristly or hairy all over the stems and leaves; the leaves are alternate, simple, and 5–15 cm (2. 0–5. 9 in) long. The flowers are complete, perfect with five narrow, triangular-pointed petals. Flowers are most often blue in color, although pink flowers are sometimes observed. White flowered types are also cultivated.

chemical composition

the seed oil contain gamma-linolenic acid (gla, 18:3, cis 6,9,12-octadecatrienoic acid), for which borage is the highest known plant-based source (17-28%). The seed oil content is between 26-38% and in addition to gla contains the fatty acids palmitic acid (10-11%), stearic acid (3. 5-4. 5%), oleic acid (16-20%), linoleic acid (35-38%), eicosenoic acid (3. 5-5. 5%), erucic acid (1. 5-3. 5%), and nervonic acid (1. 5%). The oil is often marketed as "starflower oil" or "borage oil" for uses as a gla supplement, although healthy adults will typically produce ample gla through dietary linoleic acid. The flowers contains the non-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid thesinine, has a sweet honey-like taste and as one of the few truly blue-colored edible things, is often used to decorate dessert. The leaves have been found to contain small amounts (10 ppm of dried herb) of the liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids: intermedine, lycopsamine, amabiline and supinine.

Applications

Vegetable use of borage is common in germany, in the spanish regions of aragón and navarra, in the greek island of crete and in the italian northern region liguria. Although often used in soups, one of the better known german borage recipes is the green sauce (grüne soße) made in frankfurt. In italian liguria, borage is commonly used as filling of the traditional pasta ravioli and pansoti. The leaves and flowers were originally used in pimms before it was replaced by mint. It is used to flavour pickled gherkins in poland. Naturopathic practitioners use borage for regulation of metabolism and the hormonal system, and consider it to be a good remedy for pms and menopause symptoms, such as the hot flash. Borage is sometimes indicated to alleviate and heal colds, bronchitis, and respiratory infections, and in general for its anti-inflammatory and balsamic properties. The flowers can be prepared in infusion to take advantage of its medicinal properties. The oleic and palmitic acid of borage may also confer a hypocholesterolemic effect.

Source cedrus deodara, cedrus atlantica family: pinaceae (pine family)

Description

The tree is native to north america and grows up to 30 meters (100 feet) and ages up to 1,000 years. Cedarwood oils each have characteristic woody odours which may change somewhat in the course of drying out. The crude oils are often yellowish or even darker in colour and some, such as texas cedarwood oil, are quite viscous and deposit crystals on standing. It has a soft, woody and "pencil-like" smell and has a faint undertone of sandalwood. It is pale yellow to light orange in color and is viscous.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components of cedarwood oil are a-cedrene, b-cedrene, thujopsene, other sesquiterpenes, cedrol and widdrol.

Applications

The therapeutic properties of cedarwood oil are antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative and fungicide. Cedarwood oil benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves itching. Its astringent action is great for acne, oily skin, as well as for hair and dandruff. It helps with chest and urinary infections, acts as a general tonic and has a pronounced effect on mucus membranes. It has a calming and soothing effect on the mind and is of great help in conditions associated with anxiety and nervous tension. It is also of value in cases of arthritis and rheumatism. It blends well with benzoin, bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, rose and rosemary. When diluted in a cream, cedarwood oil is of great value to combat oily skin and related problems, as well as dermatitis and psoriasis, while bringing relief to the scalp from dandruff. In high concentration, cedarwood oil may irritate the skin and it should be avoided in pregnancy. Cedarwood oil is used for the oil immersion objective in light microscopy.

 

Source commiphora myrrha (also known as commiphora molmol and balsamodendron myrrha)

Family burseraceae

Part used the oleo-gum-resin from the stem.

Common names bola, myrrha, gum, common and hirabol myrrh.

Description

It is a small tree that can grow up to 5 meters (16 feet) high with light bark and knotted branches, few leaves and small white flowers. It is native to somalia, arabia and yemen. When the bark is cut, the gum resin exudes as a pale yellow liquid, which dries into reddish-brown lumps the size of a walnut from which the oil is distilled. Myrrh oil has a warm, slightly musty smell and is pale yellow to amber in color.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components of myrrh oil are a-pinene, cadinene, limonene, cuminaldehyde, eugenol, m-cresol, heerabolene, acetic acid, formic acid and other sesquiterpenes and acids.

Therapeutic properties

Myrrh was very popular in the ancient world and was used as a medicine by the chinese and egyptians, and as part of the egyptian sun-worshipping ritual and mummification. It was used in cosmetics, while greek soldiers took a phial of myrrh oil with them into battle, to stop bleeding wounds. The therapeutic properties of myrrh oil are anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, carminative, cicatrisant, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, sedative, digestive and pulmonary stimulant, stomachic, tonic, uterine and vulnerary. Myrrh oil is non-irritant and non-sensitizing, but could be toxic in high dosage and should not be used in pregnancy, as it can act as a uterine stimulant. Although essential oils blend well with one another, myrrh oil blends particularly well with benzoin, frankincense, lavender, sandalwood and clove.

 

Source valeriana brunoniana, valeriana leschenauitic, valeriana wallichii family valerianaceae

Part used root stock

Other names tagar, , indian valerian, bala-tagra, tagara, valerian jatamansi.

Description

The plant is native to afghanistan, bhutan, and india. Indian valerian is a perennial plant indigenous to india, and is characterized by its irregularly shaped root. The drug derived from the dried rhizome and rootlets is called tagar. Valeriana wallichii is an extremely polymorphous complex of sub-species with natural populations dispersed throughout temperate and sub-polar eurasian zones. The species is common in damp woods, ditches, and along streams in europe, and is cultivated as a medicinal plant, especially in belgium, england, eastern europe, france, germany, india, the netherlands, the russian federation, and the united states of america.

Chemical composition

(s)-(-)-actinidine, acetic-acid, acevaltrate, allo-aromadendrene, alpha-fenchene, alpha-kerzylalcohol, alpha-valene, aluminum, ascorbic-acid, azulene, baldrianic-acid, baldriatannic-acid, beta-bisabolene, beta-elemene, beta-ionone, beta-phellandrene, beta-pinene, beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosterol-stearate, beta-valene, borneol, bornyl-acetate, bornyl-butyrate, bornyl-formate, bornyl-isovalerianate,

Applications

The herb is potent of stimulating the nervous system, reducing spasms, soothing nerves, stimulating the stomach, reducing flatulence, and soothing the nervous system. The list of diseases cured by the plant includes: vertigo, stress, spasms, chronic skin conditions, palpitations, neuralgia, nervous exhaustion, migraine, menstrual spasms, insomnia, hysteria, flatulence, fainting, epilepsy, dysmenorrhea, delirium, nervous debility, cough, convulsions, and colic. The plant is also potent of eliminating harmful substances, accumulated in joints, blood, nerves, and the bowels. The plant is applied in form of pills, powder, decoction, and infusion.

 

Ajwain oil is obtained from the fruits of carum copticum. It  is cultivated in black soil particularly along the riverbank throughout india and also iran, egypt and afghanistan. It is a small, erect, annual shrub with soft fine hairs. The fruits are minute, egg shaped and grayish. Ajwain is pungent and bitter in taste and have  spasmodic, germicidal, antiseptic, digestive, antipyretic, expectorant and tonic properties. Ajwain seeds consist of moisture, protein, fat, minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. This is precious and well known in medicinal drug on account of the comportment known as thymic acid. The ajwain oil is an almost colorless to brownish liquid with characteristic odour and a sharp hot taste. Ajwain water that is the water distilled from the seeds in an excellent carminative that cures flatulence, indigestion & low appetite. This water is a household medicine not only in south india but also in sri lanka, malaysia and even in some arabian countries. Ajwain essential oil blend well with  thyme, parsley, sage.


Technical details

• Botanical name : carum copticum
• Family: umbelliferae
• Part used: fruit
• Origin : india  
• Mode of extraction : steam distillation
• Main constituents : thymol, p-cymene, g amma-terpene
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  colourless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  characteristic ajowan like odour and taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c :  1. 498- 1. 504
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 910-0. 930
• Solubility :  insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor raw material; aromatherapy oils, herbal ingredient in skincare products.
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers

Apricot oil is obtained from the seed kernels of prunus armeniaca. It is a hard tree, bearing stone fruit, closely related to the peach. Apricot oil is pressed from the kernels of the prunus armeniaca (apricot). The kernels have an oil content of 40-50%. The oil is similar to almond oil and peach oil, both of which are also extracted from the kernels of the respective fruit. Apricot oil and almond oil, are used similarly in cosmetics to soften skin. Apricot oil can be used on the scalp to improve its condition. The seed cake is also used separately to extract an essential oil, which contains amygdalin - a colorless crystalline glucose. The oil is chiefly composed of unsaturated fatty acids,  oleic acid and linoleic acid. Apricot oil is used as a substitute for oil of almonds, which it very closely resembles. It is less expensive and is  considerably used in cosmetics, for its softening action on the skin.

Technical details

• Botanical name : prunus armeniaca
• Family:  rosaceae
• Part used: kernels
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : cold pressed
• Main constituents : mixed fatty acids
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : bland taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 4593-1. 4646
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 910-0. 915
• Solubility : insoluble in water, soluble in other organic solvents
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor ingredient,aromatherapy oils, spa's oils, as a herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal products.
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Basil oil is obtained from the leaves of ocimum basilicum also known as basil. It  is a tender low-growing culinary herb. The oil is  used  as an antimicrobial and  is very high in vitamins and minerals. It is regarded as protective and purifier. It is  native to india, iran and other tropical regions of asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. The dried leaves of o. Basilicum contain 0. 20-1% essential oil. The major compounds in the oil are linalool and methylchaviol. Other constituents include a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool, methyl chavicol, y-terpineol, citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol. It is having analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-venomous, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, tonic and stimulant actions.

Technical details

• Botanical name :  ocimum basilicium
• Family : lamiaceae (labiatae).
• Part used : leaves
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distillation
• Main constituents : linolool, methyl chavicol, eugenol, a-pinene,b-pinene
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : yellowish to greenish liq
• Organoleptic properties :  aromatic
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 905-0. 930
• Solubility : almost insoluble in water; sol in 2 oils 80% alcohol; miscible with ether,chloroform
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Calandula oil is obtained from the flowers of calendula officinalis commonly known as pot marigold. It  is a genus of about 12–20 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants  native to the area from macaronesia  east through the mediterranean region  to iran. Calendula has anti-inflammatory and vulnerary properties, making it excellent for help with stubborn wounds, ulcers, bed sores, varicose veins, bruises, rashes, eczema etc. It contains salicilyic acid, carotenoids, phytosterols. The principal constituents are flavinoids, saponosene, triterpenic alcohol and a bitter principle. Calandula oil also makes an excellent base for salves, facial creams and many other natural cosmetics.

Technical details

• Botanical name : calendula officinalis
• Family : asteraceae
• Part used : flower
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : cold pressed
• Main constituents : mixture of different fatty acid such as linoleic, oleic , plamitic acid
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to slightly yellowish brown liquid
• Organoleptic properties : marigold flower like odor
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 4650-1. 4700
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 880-0. 900
• Solubility :  insoluble in water and soluble in other organic solvents
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, aromatherapy oils, spa's oils, as a herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Cardamom oil is obtained from fruits of elettaria cardamomum. It is a  perennial, reed-like herb, Cardamom grows wild and is cultivated in India and Ceylon. It grows up to 4 meters high and has long, green silky blades, small yellowy flowers with a violet tip and a large fleshy rhizome, similar to ginger. Oblong gray fruits follow the flowers, each containing many seeds. The major volatile constituents of cardamom oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol and trans-nerolidol. It is Non-toxic, non-irritant & non-sensitizing. Cardamom is widely used as a flavouring material in whole and ground form. In Asia, it can add a lingering sparkle to every kind of dishes both traditional and modern. In Scandinavian countries it is used in baked goods and confectionaries. In Europe and North America it is an ingredient in curry powder and in some sausages products. Cardamom oil and oleoresin has applications in flavouring processed foods, cordials, and liquors and in perfumery and in Ayurvedic medicines.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name :  Elettaria cardamomum
• Family : Zingiberaceae   
• Part Used : Fruit ( Capsule)
• Origin :  India
• Mode of Extraction : Steam Distilled
• Main Constituents :  cineol, sabinene, terpenyl acetate, terpeneol, borneol, limonene, terpene-4-ol
• Description :  Clear Transparent Liquid
• Appearence :  Colorless or pale yellow volatile oil
• Organoleptic properties : Herbal spicy odour and taste
• Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.4630-1.4660
• Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.917-0.947
• Solubility : Insoluble in water; and soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents.
• Use : For flavoring liqueurs, pharmaceutical syrups, curry sauces, confectionary, baked goods.
• Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Cedar oil is extracted from the wood of the  plant juniperus virginiana. Cedar oil is widely used in aromatherapy.   it is also used as an insect repellent. Cedar wood oils each have characteristic woody odor which may change somewhat in the course of drying out. The crude oil is yellowish or even darker in colour. It is used as  fragrance in soap perfumes, household sprays, floor polishes and insecticides. It is also used for cleaning  microscopes. These important constituents if the cedar oil are  cedrol and cedrene, and they contribute to the odor of the oil and are  valuable to the chemical industry for conversion to other derivatives with fragrance applications. The oil is therefore used directly and as sources of chemical isolates.

Technical details

• Botanical name : juniperus virginiana
• Family : cupressaceae
• Part used : wood
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distilled
• Main constituents : cedrene, cidral
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless or slightly yellow, somewhat viscid liquid
• Organoleptic properties : woody spicy odour
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 495-1. 510
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 910-0. 950
• Solubility : insoluble in water; soluble in 10-20 volumes 90% alcohol; soluble in ether
• Use : in perfumery; as aromatherapy oil; as insect repellent
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Cinnamon oil is obtained from the bark of cinnamon bark cinnamomum cassia. It has been used as a culinary spice, for herbal bath decoctions and as a food remedy to maintain healthy blood sugar balance. Cinnamon contains the constituent, cinnamaldehyde, found in the volatile oil fraction of the plant. Cinnamaldehyde has potent antioxidant actions, protecting cells from oxidative damage, and supporting healthy fat and cholesterol balance within the normal range. Cinnamon bark also contains polyphenolic polymers that support healthy insulin and blood glucose balance within the normal range, and promote healthy blood flow.

Technical details

• Botanical name : cinnamomum cassia
• Family : lauraceae
• Part used : bark
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction :  steam distillation
• Main constituents :  cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, eugenol
• Description :  clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  yellowish or brownish liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  sweet burning spicy smell and taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c :  1. 6020-1. 6060
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  1. 045-1. 063
• Solubility : slightly soluble in water; soluble in equal volume of alcohol and of glacial acetic acid
• Use : as flavor in foods and in perfumes
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Clove oil is obtained from flower buds of syzygium aromaticum. The clove tree is an evergreen which grows to a height ranging from 8–12 m, having large square leaves and sanguine flowers in numerous groups of terminal clusters. Cloves are used in indian ayurvedic medicine, chinese medicine, and western herbolism  and dentistry, where the essential oil is used as  painkiller for dental emergencies. Cloves are used as a carminative , to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach and to improve peristalsis. Cloves are also said to be a natural anthelmintic. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy when stimulation and warming are needed, especially for digestive problems. Topical application over the stomach or abdomen are said to warm the digestive tract. The use of a clove in toothache is also said to decrease pain. It also helps to decrease infection in the teeth due to its antiseptic properties.

Technical details

• Botanical name :  eugenia caryophyllata
• Family : myrtaceae  
• Part used  flower buds
• Origin :  india
• Mode of extraction :  steam distilled
• Main constituents :  caryophyllene, eugenol and sesque-terpene
• Description :  clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  colourless to pale yellowish brown liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  warm herbal taste and spicy smell
• Refractive index at 20 °c :  1. 520-1. 540
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  1. 038-1. 060
• Solubility :  insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol 85% (v/v)
• Use : fragrance and flavor raw material, as a flavoring agent in different food products and as a herbal ingredient in herbal products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Cypress oil is obtained from cupressus sempervirens. Cypress is the name applied to many plants,  which is a conifer of northern temperate regions. Most they  are trees, while a few are shrubs. Cypress oil has a woody, slightly spicy and refreshing masculine smell. The oil is colorless to very pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity. The main components of cypress oil are a-pinene, camphene, sabinene, b-pinene, d-3carene, myrcene, a-terpinene, terpinolene, linalocypress ol, bornyl acetate, cedrol and cadinene. Cypress oil has a calming and soothing effect on the irritable, angry and stressed-out person and has a valuable effect as a vasoconstrictor on varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It is beneficial in conditions of excess fluid, such as bleeding, nosebleeds, heavy menstruation, heavy perspiration, cough and bronchitis, hemorrhages and fluid retention. The antispasmodic action is very useful for asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis, emphysema and influenza.

Technical details

• Botanical name : cupressus sempervirens
• Family : cupressaceae
• Part used:  leaves   
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction :  steam distillation
• Main constituents : alphapinene, betapinene, limonene, caryophylene, camphene, terpeneol, cyprus camphor and other sesque terpenes.
• Description :  clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  characteristic herbal and aromatic odour and taste
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 880 - 0. 890
• Solubility :  insoluble in water; 1 volume soluble in 4 volumes of alcohol
• Use : in perfumery, flavor raw materials, health tonics, ayurvedic preparations, herbal cosmetics and aromatherapy oils
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Eucalyptus oil is obtained from the leaves of plant eucalyptus globules. Eucalyptus  is a tall evergreen tree native to tasmania. Now a days  commercial herbal preparations are originated in mediterranean and subtropical regions, including spain and morocco. The leaves and oil of the eucalyptus plant are used for medicinal purposes. Eucalyptus oil consists of the volatile oil distilled from the fresh leaves and branch tops of the eucalyptus plant.   eucalyptus oil is commonly used in remedies to treat coughs and the common cold. It can be found in many lozenges, cough syrups, rubs, and vapor baths. Fresh leaves are recommended in teas and gargles to soothe sore throats and treat bronchitis and sinusitis. Eucalyptus leaves contain tannins, which are believed to reduce inflammation, flavonoids, such as quercetin, which has antioxidant properties, and volatile oils. Eucalyptus oil is a rich source of the antiseptic substance cineole also called as  eucalyptol.

Technical details

• Botanical name : eucalyptus globulus
• Family : myrtaceae          
• Part used : leaves
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distilled
• Main constituents : alpha-pinene, limonene, beta-pinene, cineol and other sesquterpenes
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : pungent odour with spicy, herbal taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 458-1. 470
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 905-0. 925
• Solubility : almost insoluble in water; soluble in 5 volumes of 70% alcohol; miscible with alcohol, oils, fats.
• Use : in food flavoring, pharmaceutical aid, health tonics, blood purifier, ayurvedic and herbal preparations.
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Garlic oil is obtained from the bulbs of  allium sativum. Garlic is a hardy, bulbous, rooted, perennial plant with narrow flat leaves and bears small white flowers and bulbils. The compound bulb consists of 6 to 34 bulblets called ‘cloves’ which are surrounded by a common, thin, white or pinkish papery sheet. Garlic has a strong flavour and taste. Oil of garlic is used as a flavouring agent in soups, canned foods, sauces etc. The other properties are anti-bacterial, fungicidal and insecticidal. In the area of medicine, it is used for various ailments of stomach, skin diseases. It has wider applications in indigenous medicines and is also considered as highly nutritive.

Technical details

• Botanical name : allium sativum
• Family:  lilliaceae
• Part used : bulb
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distilled
• Main constituents : allyl propyl disulfide, diallyl disulfide, allyl sulfide
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : strong garlic odor
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 1. 036-1. 067
• Solubility :  insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
• Use : as a flavor and in medicinal products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

It is obtained from the rhizomes of zinger. The whole plant is refreshingly aromatic and the underground rhizome, raw or processed, is valued as spice. Ginger is a slender perennial herb, 30-50 cm tall with palmately branched rhizome bearing leafy shoots. The leafy shoot is a pseudo stem formed by leaf sheath and bears 8 to 12 distichous leaves. Fresh ginger, dry ginger powder, oleoresin and oil are used in food processing. It is indispensable in the manufacture of ginger bread, confectionary, ginger ale, curry powders, certain curried meats, table sauces, in pickling and in the manufacture of certain cordials, ginger cocktail, carbonate drinks, liquors etc. In medicine, it is used as carminative and stimulant. It has wider applications in indigenous medicines. The ginger oil is used as food flavourant in soft drinks. The health benefits of ginger root oil can be attributed to its digestive, carminative, expectorant, antiseptic, analgesic, anti inflammatory, stimulating and aphrodisiac properties. These benefits of ginger oil include its ability to treat stomach problems, nausea, heart strokes, indigestion, inflammations, respiratory problems, menstrual disorders, etc.

Technical details

• Botanical name : zingiber officinale
• Family : zingeberaceae   
• Part used : rhizomes
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distillation
• Main constituents : l-zingiberene, d-camphene, phellandrene, borneol, cineol, citral
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to slightly yellowish brown colored liquid
• Organoleptic properties : citrus herbal smell and taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 4880-1. 4950
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 875-0. 885
• Solubility : insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, aromatherapy oils, spa's oils, as a herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal products.
• storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Jojoba oil is the liquid wax produced in the seed of the jojoba  (simmondsia chinensis) plant, it is a shrub native to southern arizoma, southern california  and northwestern mexico. The oil makes up approximately 50% of the jojoba seed by weight. Jojoba oil is a mixture of wax esters, 36 to 46 carbon atoms in length. Each molecule consists of a fatty acids,  and a fatty alcohol joined by an ester bond. 98% of the fatty acid molecules are unsaturated at the 9th carbon-carbon bond (omega-9). Jojoba oil is used as a replacement for whale oil and its derivatives, such as cetyl alcohol. The ban on importing whale oil to the us in 1971   led to the discovery that jojoba oil is "in many regards superior to sperm oil for applications in the cosmetics and other industries. Jojoba oil is a fungicide, and can be used for controlling mildew.

Technical details

• Botanical name : simmondsia chinensis
• Family : simmondsiaceae    
• Part used:  seeds
• Origin :  india
• Mode of extraction : cold pressed
• Main constituents : mixture of different fatty acids
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  colorless to slightly yellowish brown colored liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  sweet smell with bland taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 460-1468
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 900-0. 925
• Solubility : insoluble in water and soluble in other organic solvents.
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, aromatherapy oils, spa's oils, as a herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

The mandarin oil is obtained from mandarin tree a member of the orange family. It is a  small glossy evergreen tree achieving  six meters height with fragrant flowers and  fleshy fruit. The  essential oil is extracted from outer peel of the mandarin. The oil have  flowery, sweet aroma. This oil is believed to improve mood and relieve anxiety. The  smell of the oil gives  the feeling of cleanliness and has been found to be safe.  It has the ability to relieve stress,  depression and sadness and can  act as a gentle sedative. It has  Antiseptic, anti spasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, laxative, sedative, stimulant, digestive and  tonic properties. Mandarin oil is safe to use during pregnancy, a blend of Lavender, Mandarin and Neroli in 10 ml  of sweet almond oil and 2 ml of wheat germ oil can be used for the prevention of stretch marks. It is also useful for treating acne, oily skin and spots and have also indicated for the treatment of fluid retention and obesity. It also have the applications  in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes, especially colognes. It is also used as a flavoring agent in liqueurs sweets and drinks. Mandarian oil has been found  Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Photo toxicity has not been demonstrated decisively. limonene, metyl methylanthraniate and smaller amounts of geraniol, citral and citronellal are the major constituents present in the oil.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name : Citrus reticulate
• Family : Rutaceae   
• Part Used : Peel
• Origin : India
• Mode of Extraction : Steam distilled
• Main Constituents : limonene, methyl anthranilate, geraniol, citral, citronellal
• Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
• Appearence : Colourless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : very sweet, citrus and fruity
• Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.469-1.478
• Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.846-0.853
• Solubility : Insoluble in water; soluble in 2 volumes 80% alcohol: soluble in other organic solvents
• Use : As perfumes and flavours ingredients; aromatherapy oils
• Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Peppermint oil is extracted from mentha piperita  a hybrid of  the watermint mentha aquatica and spearmint mentha spicata. It is  indigenous to europe and  is cultivated  throughout the world. Peppermint is being widely used as flavoring agent in toothpaste, confectionary, chewing gums, ice cream and also used as tea. It  has a high menthol content and also contains  menthone and menthyl esters, particularly methyl acetate.   it is the oldest and most popular flavour of mint-flavoured confectionery. Peppermint can also be found in some shampoos and soaps, which give the hair a minty scent and produce a cooling effect.   other components are 1,8-cineole, methyl acetate, methofuran, isomenthone, limonene, b-pinene, a-pinene, germacrene-d, trans-sabinene hydrate and pulegone. G sensation on the skin. Peppermint oil have  analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic, antigalactagogue, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor and vermifuge properties.

Technical details

• Botanical name : mentha piperita
• Family:  labiateae
• Part used:  whole plant before flowering
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distilled
• Main constituents : monoterpenes, alphapinenes, limonene, menthone, menthol, menthyl
• Acetate and sesqterpenes
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  fresh minty taste and cooling sensation
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 460-1. 471
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 899-0. 910
• Solubility : very slightly soluble in water; soluble in 4 volumes 90% alcohol
• Use : pharmaceutics aid (flavor), in flavoring liqueurs, toothpaste, mouthwash and different cosmetic products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

The essential oil is obtained from the seeds of the tree myristica fragrans. It is  an evergreen tree  indigenous to the banda islands in the moluccas of indonesia. Two important spices are derived from the fruit, nutmeg and mace. Mace is the dried reticulated ‘aril’ of the fruit and nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of the fruit. The oil is used heavily in perfumery  and pharmaceutical industries. The oil is colorless or light yellow and smells and tastes of nutmeg. It  is used as a natural food flavouring in baked goods, syrups,  beverages and sweets. In cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries it is used in toothpastes and in some cough syrups.   in traditional medicine nutmeg and nutmeg oil were used for illnesses related to the nervous and digestive systems. The active component, myristicin is considered to have hallucinogenic effect.   it also have the applications in toothache and rheumatic pain.

Technical details

• Botanical name : myristica fragrans
• Family : myristicaceae
• Part used : seed
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distillation
• Main constituents : alphapinene, betapinene, limonene, linalool, sabinene, terpene-4-ol, terpeneol, myrticine
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  characteristic spicy and aromatic odour and taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 474-1. 488
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 860 - 0. 920
• Solubility : insoluble in water; 1 volume soluble in 3 volumes 90% alcohol
• Use : in perfumery, flavor raw materials, health tonics, ayurvedic preparations, herbal cosmetics
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Peppermint oil is obtained from mentha arvensis. It is a species of mint with a circumboreal distribution. It is native to the temperate regions of europe and western and central asia, east to the himalya and eastern siberia and north america. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 10–60 cm tall. The leaves are in opposite pairs, simple, 2–6. 5 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, hairy, and with a coarsely serrated margin. The flowers are pale purple (occasionally white or pink), in clusters on the stem, each flower 3–4 mm long. The major component is menthol and have local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities. It is the component of the products meant to relieve sore throat and minor mouth or throat irritation, muscle aches, sprains, and similar conditions. It has been proved as antifungal and antibacterial agent. It is widely used in confectionery, perfumery, mouth fresheners, cough drops, tobacco goods, medicated oils tooth pastes analgesic balms, lotions, shampoos, chewing gums, candies

Technical details

• Botanical name : mentha arvensis family labiatae part used leaves and aerial parts
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distillation
• Main constituents : alpha-pinene, limonene, beta-pinene, citral, geraniol, neral and other sesqueterpenes
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : strong penetrating peppermint odour and pungent taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 460-1. 471
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 896-0. 908
• Solubility : insoluble in water and soluble in other organic solvents
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, as a herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Rose oil is extracted from  the petals of various species of rose. It is a perennial herb and  form a  erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, having  stems with sharp prickles.   the oil is extensively used in perfumery. It has also been used in ayurved  as a medicine. Roses are  grown for their flowers in the gardens as an  ornamental plants.   the volatile components present in rose oil are citronellal, geraniol, nerol, linalool, phenyethyl alcohol, fernasol, α-pinene, β-pinene, α-terpinene, limonene, p-cymene, camphene, β-caryophyllene, neral, citronellyl acetate, neryl acetate, eugenol, α-damascenone, β- damascenone, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol. Rose oil has been found beneficial  in  improving circulation, strengthening the immune system, and healing the body. Rose oil is indigenous to persia and commercially cultivated in bulgaria, italy, spain, france etc. In india it, is widely cultivated in kashmir, bihar, uttar pradesh and punjab states.

Technical details

• Botanical name : rosa damacenia
• Family rosaceae
• Part used flower, flower buds, petals and stems     
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distillation
• Main constituents :citronelol, gerniol, citronelyl acetate, citronelyl formate
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colourless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : highly fragrant sweet rose flower odour
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 457-1. 463
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 848-0. 863
• Solubility : slightly soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents
• Use : fragrance and flavor ingredient, aromatherapy oils, in fine cosmetic products.
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Spearmint oil is obtained from the flowering tops of mentha spicata. It is a native of the mediterranean regions of the world. It is a hard perennial herb, about 1 meter in height and has bright green lance-shaped, sharply serrated leaves and pink or lilac-colored flowers. The volatile  components of spearmint oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene and menthol. The menthol content is less than that of the peppermint. Spearmint oil have antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, emmenagogue, insecticide, restorative and stimulant properties. It has culinary uses and have also been used in  alternative medicine.

Technical details

• Botanical name : mentha spicata
• Family:  labiatae        
• Part used: flowering tops
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distilled
• Main constituents : carvone, l-limonene, pinene
• Description : clear transparent liquid
• Appearance : colorless, yellow or greenish-yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties : characteristic spearmint odour and taste
• Refractive index at 20 °c : 1. 4820-1. 4900
• Specific gravity at 20 °c : 0. 917-0. 934
• Solubility : very slightly soluble in water; soluble in equal volume 80% alcohol
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor raw material
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Thyme oil is extracted from leaves and flowering tops of thymus vulgaris. Thyme is a culinary and medicinal herb. The major volatile cconstituents are a-thujone, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, p-cymene, a-terpinene, linalool, borneol, b-caryophyllene, thymol and carvacrol. It has  antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge properties. The main component thymol is a  powerful antiseptic. Thymol has been reported for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal action,  kills the anthrax bacillus, the typhoid bacillus, meningococcus, and the agent responsible for tuberculosis and is active against salmonella and staphylococcus bacteria. It has also been studied for its effects on gingivitis and plaque-caused organisms in the mouth and is used in mouth washes (listerine) for its antiseptic actions.

Technical details

• Botanical name : thymus vulgaris
• Family : labiatae
• Part used : flowering tops
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distilled
• Main constituents : thymol, carvacrol, cymene, pinene, linalool, bornyl acetate.
• Description :  clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  colorless to reddish brown liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  pleasant thymol odor
• Refractive index at 20 °c :  1. 4830-1. 5100
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 894-0. 930
• Solubility : very slightly soluble in water; soluble in 2 volumes 80% alcohol
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, aromatherapy oils, spa's oils, as an herbal ingredient in cosmetic and medicinal products.
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Ylang ylang oil is obtained from the flowers of the plant cananga odoratam and is used in aromatherapy. Constituents includes linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl, methyl ether, methyl benzoate, other, sesquiterpenes. These have  antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, sedative properties. The essential oil of ylang-ylang is used in aromatherapy. It is believed to relieve high blood pressure  normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. The oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery  for oriental or floral themed perfumes. Ylang-ylang blends well with most floral, fruit and wood smells.

Technical details

• Botanical name : cananga odorata
• Family : annonaceae      
• Part used : flowers
• Origin : india
• Mode of extraction : steam distiled
• Main constituents : geraniol, linalool, p-cresol methyl ether, linalyl acetate
• Description :  clear transparent liquid
• Appearance :  colourless to pale yellow liquid
• Organoleptic properties :  highly fragrant oil
• Specific gravity at 20 °c :  0. 930-0. 950
• Solubility :  insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
• Use : as a fragrance and flavor raw material; aromatherapy oils, herbal ingredient in skincare products
• Storage : well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Source

Alkyglycerols (akg’s) are natural substances found in bone marrow and in mother’s milk. Shark liver oil contains the highest levels of akg’s found in nature. There are 10 times more akg’s in human mother’s milk than in cow’s milk. There are 1,000 times more akg’s in shark liver oil than in cow’s milk.

 

Applications

This natural substance has the ability to enhance the immune system by helping produce higher quantities of red and white blood cells and macrophages which are first line fighters against foreign matter or organisms in our body. The alkyglycerol found in mother’s breast milk is a major factor in providing immune support to the infant. It provides infants with natural protection and immunity against infection as well as helping the continued development of their immune system. It has been found that breast fed babies are more resistant to infection throughout their lives because of the more abundant ingestion of akgs in their early life. Deficiency of akg’s can lead to an immuno-compromised situation and lead to serious health problems. Adults need 100 times more akgs than infants. Akgs have a unique antioxidant effect whereby it has the ability to enter the cell to attack, prevent and reduce those free radicals which have penetrated cell membranes and tissues. Free radicals within the cell itself are the most dangerous. These free radicals can damage the dna and cause healthy cells to mutate leading to grave health problems. Akgs also inhibit an essential protein which may be directly involved in abnormal cell growth.