MEENA PERFUMERY

Shankargarh, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh

Zedoaria Essential Oil is one of the most widely used ingredients in the perfumery and flavor industry. This oil has, since long, been a part of the folk medicine. Golden yellow viscous liquid having a warm-spicy, woody & camphoraceous cineolic odor. Benefits the digestive systems and used as a gastrointestinal stimulant in flatulent colic. It also prevents stress ulceration. It is used as a condiment, as a flavoring for liqueurs and bitters, in perfumery, and medicinally as a carminative and stimulant

Though the Zedoary (Curcuma Zedoaria) is native to India and Indonesia, it is also found in the flat southern terrain forests of Nepal. It was introduced to Europe by Arabs around the sixth century, but its use as a spice in the West today is extremely rare. Zedoary is a rhizome, also known as Kachur in Nepali grows in tropical and subtropical wet forest of Nepal. The fragrant plant bears yellow flowers with red and green bracts and the underground stem section is large and tuberous with numerous branches. The leaf shoots of the zedoary are long and can reach 1 meter (3 feet) in height.

Traditionally, Kachur is used for treating flatulent colic and indigestion, though not as popular as ginger for the same purpose and the bitter tincture of zedoary root is used to prevent disease recurrence (as with malaria) and to treat ulcers. Through its bitter properties, zedoary increases the flow of gastric juices relieving dyspepsia and gastrointestinal upsets associated with digestive organ congestion. Kachur is used for treating stomach ailments and general weakness. The root of this plant is considered to be stimulants, aphrodisiacs, and, amazingly, a cure for amnesia. It is a warm, stimulating aromatic, useful in flatulent colic and debility of the digestive organs. It is nutritive, appetizer, digestive and carminative agent. It is known to help in anorexia, cardiac disorders and dyspepsia. It is used as a condiment, as a flavoring for liqueurs and bitters, in perfumery, and medicinally as a carminative and stimulant. Zedoary is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Liliopsida, and order Zingiberales, family Zingiberaceae.

Kachur oil is obtained from the rhizomes of Curcuma Zedoaria Roscoe through steam distillation. In fragrance and flavor industry. Improves blood circulation, ant contusion, and improves menstrual flow. It helps in abdominal cramps, amenorrhea-abdominal pain and rheumatic pain. It also helps in pain and swelling associated with sprains.Zedoary oil (Zedoary Root essential oil, Kachur oil) is obtained from the rhizome of Curcuma Zedoaria Roscoe (per GRIN a synonym for Curcuma picta), a perennial monocot in the Family Zingiberaceae.

This oil is known to be an excellent supplement for the digestive systems with a large scale utility for the gastrointestinal stimulant in flatulent colic. It also assists in preventing stress ulceration.The herbal extract has medicinal use in traditional eastern medicine where it has been used as an aid to digestion, a relief for colic, for blood purification, and as an antivenom for the Indian cobra. It has also been used in western medicine to treat coronary heart disease, liver cancer, anemia and other indications.

Oak Moss, as the name suggests, is a kind of moss or lichen which grows on the branches of Oak tree. Oak is distributed all over Europe and North America and so is Oak Moss. While most of the European nations collect this moss, the essential oil from this moss is extracted mainly in France and it is the biggest producer of Oak Moss Essential Oil. Other than France, there are very few nations like Bulgaria and USA who produce this oil. The scientific name of Oak Moss is Evernia Prunastri. The essential oil of Oak Moss is extracted first by solvent extraction method, which first yields a concrete, and then by vacuum distillation method. The chief components of Oak Moss Essential Oil are atranorine, chloratronorine, delta usnic acid and evernic acid.

The health benefits of Oak Moss Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like anti septic, demulcent, expectorant and restorative.

Anti Septic:Septic mostly happens to wounds, but is not restricted to it. It canaffect the soft and vulnerable internal organs such as food pipe, inner ears, colon, urethra, urinary tracts, kidneys and even nerves and others. Newly born babies are most susceptible to septic since their skin is not strong enough to counter these infections. The symptoms of septic are acute pain in the affected places or in the whole body, cramps, convulsions, swelling with redness, stiffness in the muscles and joints, abnormal behaviour and even death, in worst cases. ThisEssential Oil of Oak Moss has anti septic properties and there are two good things about it. It protects from septic by creating conditions in the body unfavourable for the microbial growth and by eliminating the microbes already present in the body or on the wounds.

Demulcent:Demulcent means soothing. It is soothing to skin and keeps it smooth and soft by maintaining the moisture and oil balance of the skin. Similarly, it hassoothing effects on the digestive system and gives relief from scratches, wounds, inflammations and irritations in the oesophagus, stomach and the intestines caused due to acidity, highly spicy food or ingestion of some irritating or poisonous stuff. It has soothing effects on the mucous membrane and the excretory tracts which suffer scratches, inflammations and irritations due to constipation, acidity, spices and wounds due to indigested substances and hard bowels.

Expectorant:The process of loosening the hard phlegm or catarrh accumulations in the various parts of the respiratory system, such as bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx and lungs and removing them out of the body is called expectoration. It gives immense relief from congestion in the chest, breathing troubles, asthma attacks and coughs. The agent that does expectoration is called an expectorant. Our Essential Oil of Oak Moss is an expert expectorant. It pulls out phlegm and catarrh and gives relief from above troubles.

Restorative:One that restores something back to its initial or original condition is a restorative. Oak Moss oil is one such restorative. It diminishes the effect of damages done by ageing and other daily wear & tear taking place in the body by speeding up their healing and restoring them back to their health. So it restores complete health as well as the immune system.

Other Benefits:It is used in soaps, skin care products, sprays and many such cosmetics mainly due to its anti septic and demulcent properties. This oil is also known for its fixative values.

Cajeput essential oil has an absolutely wonderful stimulating aroma, like a slightly fruity Eucalyptus. The oil seems to combine many of the traits of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus in one.

Traditional use has been for the prevention and treatment of colds and flu. Similar to Eucalyptus, it may jump start the immune system, and can be an excellent addition to blends and practices for preventing bronchial or sinus-related illnesses.

According to Battaglia, in the Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Cajeput has long been used in Malaysia and Indonesia for its therapeutic values. It was considered particularly valuable for colds, flus and chronic rheumatism and was prescribed for cholera.

Cajeput essential oil makes an excellent addition to massage blends both for sports and for arthritic and rheumatic applications. It has moderate warming properties, and is noted as an analgesic. It may be supportive for neuralgia, gout, sciatica, lumbago, muscles stiffness and general aches and pains.

For cold care: Similar to Eucalyptus, Cajeput can be used in a steam inhalation preparation, supporting clearing of the sinus and nasal passages. The potential pain-relieving action may support relief from a sore throat, and may generally assist in clearing up mucus from the bronchial passages.

Cinnamon Leaf Oil is extracted from the leaf of cinnamon. It is yellowish to brown colored liquid. Cinnamon Leaf Oil is soluble in alcohol & other essential oils, but insoluble in water.

Natural Cinnamon Oil is extensively used in aromatherapy, antiseptic, antibiotics, heals gastritis, diarrhea, rheumatism, kidney ailments.Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil also blends well with citrus oil, making it an ideal base for perfumes.

Cinnamon has been in use as a culinary spice and a medicinal herb. It was used in cooking for its flavor and also to prevent food from going bad. Even today, the bark is a widely used cooking ingredient all over the world. It is used to add a hint of spice to desserts, teas, candies and also in many dishes in Middle Eastern and Asian cooking.

The medicinal uses of cinnamon are many. It is used to improve digestion and also to provide relief from many digestive disorders such asdiarrhoea, flatulence and nausea. Studies have shown that cinnamon has the ability to regulate blood sugar and this property makes it useful as an herbal treatment for diabetes. According to a study, just 2.5 ml of cinnamon a day reduced the level of blood sugar in those suffering from type 2 diabetes. It alsoreduced levels of triglyceride, LDL cholesterol and the total cholesterol.

It is alsoeffective in eradicating yeast infectionsthat have become immune to other medications.Consumption of cinnamon generates warmth in the system and as such is useful for people who have cold feet and hands. Cinnamon is alsobeneficial for those suffering from arthritis. A study was carried out in which arthritis patients were given one tablespoon of honey with half a teaspoon of cinnamon in powdered form, every day before breakfast. The participants in the study reported a significant reduction in the pain in a very short period of time.

It also helps get rid of common cold, flu and headaches. Also, cinnamon has anti fungal and anti bacterial properties and is effective against theE.Coli bacteriathatcause contamination in food. Topical applications prepared with cinnamon are used for healing minor skin infections.

The essential oil of the leaves has a warm and spicy fragrance that not only purifies the air but also reduces drowsiness and irritability. It alsoserves as an herbal aphrodisiac and an anti depressant. However, the oil is to be used only for the aroma and it is not meant for internal or external use.

Cinnamon bark tea is relatively safe and rarely causes any side effects. However, thosesuffering with ulcers must not consume cinnamon in large doses, as it may irritate the stomach lining.Pregnant women should also avoid cinnamon. The essential oil should not be ingested and if it is undiluted, should not be applied directly on the skin.