Author: Mystique

Botanical name: Luffa Cylindrica

Other name: sponge gourd, angled loofah, loufah sponge, Luffa acutangula, Luffa cylindrica, sing-kwa, vegetable sponge, vine.

Cold-pressed from the wild-growing loofah plant, loofah (sponge gourd) oil is derived. The fibrous nature of this plant, resembling a cucumber, serves as a natural sponge for skin exfoliation. The community-traded green oil extracted from its seeds possesses remarkable antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, showcasing a delightful reddish hue.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antifungal
• Anti-tumour
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Prevent synthesis of certain proteins
• Toxic to skin cancer cells

Botanical name: Actinidia Chinensis

Other name: Chinese gooseberry

Kiwi Seed Oil stands out as a remarkable reservoir of plant-based essential fatty acids, encompassing more than 60% Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid and over 10% Omega-6 Linoleic Acid. Additionally, it is abundant in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, rendering it an ideal component for natural skincare products due to its highly nourishing and moisturizing attributes.

Medicinal Uses:

• It promotes skin elasticity, lowers skin lines, dryness and wrinkles.
• It helps in regeneration process of skin cells.
• It provides relief from scaly, itchy and irritated skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
• It helps to treat blotches, wrinkles, acne, large pores, skin blemishes and dark spots.
• It prevents loss of moisture, promotes silky soft hair and adds suppleness and elasticity.

Botanical name: Millettia Pinnata

Other name: honge oil, kanuga oil, karanja oil, and pungai oil.

Karanja oil, characterized by its dense yellow-orange to brown hue, was historically employed as a fuel for cooking and lamps, as well as in the production of soaps and lubricants. Often regarded as a relative to neem oil, it is now commonly integrated into various products such as soaps, lotions, insect repellent creams, and moisturizers.

Medicinal Uses:

• Nourishes and Moisturises the Skin
• Fights Acne and Blemishes
• Anti-Aging
• Enhances Hair Health
• Combats Dandruff and Scalp Issues
• UV Protection
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Botanical name: Lactuca scar i ola Linn

Utilize Tukhme Kahu (Lettuce) Oil as a massage oil to enhance circulation and induce a sense of emotional calmness. The act of massaging with this oil facilitates the elimination of environmental toxins from your body, resulting in a thorough detoxification. Given that the skin is the body’s largest organ, its massage aids in the release of a greater amount of toxins.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve stress
• Anxiety
• Mental strain
• Exhaustion
• Provides soothing effect on brain
• Induces sleep
• Relieves headache
• Removes dryness

Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis

Other name: Buxus chinensis, Deernut, Goatnut, Huile de Jojoba, Jojoba Oil, Pignut, Simmondsia californica, Simmondsia chinensis

Jojoba oil originates from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. Constituting around 50% of the jojoba seed’s weight, this liquid is a key component of the plant’s composition.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antioxidant
• Anti-acne
• Antipsoriasis
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antifungal
• Antipyretic
• Analgesic
• Antimicrobial
• Anti-hyperglycemia activities

Botanical name: Cucurbita

Other name: cucumbers, melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash

Cucurbita pepo seed oils contain a variety of biologically active substances, including tocopherols, sterols, and fatty acids (FAs). These bioactive compounds contribute to the antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and other properties exhibited by C. pepo seed oils.

Medicinal Uses:

• Good for brain health & nervous system
• Increase urination
• Which might help relieve bladder and prostate discomfort

Botanical Name: Psidium guajava L.

Other Names: guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, or apple guava

Guava Seed oil is a lightweight oil that readily absorbs into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Whether applied before or after hair washing, this non-greasy oil offers effective deep conditioning for the hair, safeguarding the scalp against damage and moisture loss.

Medicinal Uses:

• Keep the skin free of blemishes, acne and wrinkles
• Anti-acne formulations

Botanical Name: Butea monosperma

Other Names: Palas, Dhak, Palas, palasamu, Parasa, Muttuga, Brahmavriksham, kimshukam, Butea Monosperma, Plaas.

The Flame of the Forest stands as a tree of medium to large size, capable of attaining heights of up to 20 meters. Characterized by a brief trunk, smooth grey bark, and buttress-like roots, it boasts a wide, umbrella-shaped crown adorned with intricate, delicate, and lace-like foliage.

Medicinal Uses:

• Gum improves fertility in men
• Controlling excessive mensuration bleeding.
• Treatment of worm infestations and allergic skin conditions.
• Vaginal discharges
• Treating Anorexia, Celiac, Sprue, fever and Hemorrhoids.
• Treat skin disorders, Edema and eye diseases.
• Treating Rheumatism.

Botanical Name: Annona squamosa L.

Other Names: Sitaphal seed oil

Custard Apple Seed Oil, rich in amino acids and essential fatty acids, deeply penetrates the hair shaft, imparting a healthy and moisturized appearance to the hair. Additionally, it serves as an effective treatment for addressing an itchy scalp or dandruff. The regenerative effects of Custard Apple Oil extend to both hair and scalp, mirroring its benefits for the skin.

Medicinal Uses:

• Very good for skin rejuvenation
• Strengthens the immune system
• Protects the skin from various types of infections.
• Prevent anemia
• Prevents premature graying hair.
• Balance the oxygen level in the blood.
• Hair growth

Botanical Name: Buchanania Latifolia

Other Names: charoli nut, almondette, Cuddapah almond, calumpong, Hamilton mombin

Referred to as ‘cuddapah almond’ due to its use as an almond substitute, this tree is also recognized by various names such as chironji tree, almondette, calumpong nut, cheronjee, or hamilton mombin. The chironji tree produces a fruit containing a single edible seed, commonly known as Chironji.

Medicinal Uses:

• Remove biliousness
• Fever
• To cure disorders related to blood
• Ulcers
• Burning sensation of the body