Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
Other Names: Camellia seed oil, walnut oil, sunflower oil, and safflower oil
Derived from the wild watermelon, specifically the Kalahari melon, Watermelon Seed Oil is a swiftly absorbed oil. This nutritive oil is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, imparting soothing properties to the skin through effective moisturization and enhancing elasticity.
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Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Borage seed oil, a nutritional supplement abundant in essential fatty acids, holds the potential to modulate the body’s immune system and combat joint inflammation. Current evidence suggests that incorporating borage seed oil into one’s regimen may contribute to alleviating symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. This oil is extracted from the seeds of borage plants.
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Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis
Other Names: evening star, sundrop, weedy evening primrose, German rampion, hog weed, King’s cure-all and fever-plant.
Originating from North and South America, evening primrose is a plant that thrives in Europe and parts of Asia as well. Characterized by its yellow flowers that bloom at dusk and close during the day, this plant yields oil from its seeds. The evening primrose oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, with a notable presence of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
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Botanical Name: Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
Other Names: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Argan oil, derived from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), native to Morocco and southwestern Algeria, is a versatile plant oil. In Moroccan culinary practices, argan oil is employed to dip bread during breakfast or to drizzle on dishes like couscous and pasta. Additionally, it finds application in cosmetic routines for various purposes.
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo L.
Other Names: black oil, green gold, Pepita Oil
The dark green pumpkin seed oil boasts a substantial content of free fatty acids, featuring four primary fatty acids—oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic. These acids are present in a relative distribution of 43.8%, 33.1%, 13.4%, and 7.8%, respectively, collectively representing an impressive 98 ± 0.1% of the total amount of fatty acids.
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Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) constitute a category of fats present in oils like coconut and palm oil. Over the past few years, MCT oil has garnered attention as a dietary supplement, with studies indicating potential health advantages that span heightened energy levels to enhanced appetite management.
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Botanical Name:Cassia angustifolia
Other Names:Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri.
Senna is the fruit (pod) or leaf of the plant Senna alexandrina. It is approved in the US as a laxative for short-term treatment of constipation. Senna contains many chemicals called sennosides. Sennosides irritate the lining of the bowel, which causes a laxative effect.
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Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia
Other Names: Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri in Sanskrit.
A senna pod, derived from the dried fruit of the senna plant, serves as a natural remedy for constipation due to its purgative and laxative properties. These herbal laxatives are commonly utilized to address constipation concerns, with dried senna pods being brewed into a tea for their therapeutic effects on promoting bowel movement and alleviating constipation.
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Botanical Name:Trientalis borealis Raf.
Other Names:Star Flower, Northern Starflower, American Starflower, Mayflower, Star-chickweed, Chickweed Wintergreen, and Star-of-Bethlehem.
Starflower, a perennial herb, thrives from slender, creeping rhizomes. Its leaves are uncomplicated, arranged in whorls of 5 to 9 at the stem’s apex. These leaves are either stemless or possess very short stalks, exhibiting a structure that ranges from entire to finely-toothed.
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Botanical Name:Cupressus sempervirens, C
Other Names:Himalayan cypress or Bhutan cypress
Cypresses have spherical seed cones. Seed cones, like female flowers, receive pollen and develop seeds. The seed cones are usually woody to protect the developing seeds. In cypresses the protection is achieved by interlocking cone scales.
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