Chaulmoogra Oil

Chaulmoogra oil is pressed from the seeds of the chaulmoogra tree. The oil is believed to have antimicrobial properties. It has been used in formulations to help treat eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, sprains, bruises and skin inflammations. Studies have shown this oil can be an effective treatment for leprosy. Chaulmoogra oil can be included in cream, lotion, balm, ointment, lip balm, massage oil and wound care balm formulations.
Botanical name: hydnocarpus laurifolia
plant part: seeds
extraction method: cold press
origin: india
color: pale yellow viscous liquid
aromatic scent: strong, woody aroma,smell of banana peel
specific gravity: 0.9487 at 27 c
refractive index:1.4790 at 29 c
acid value:
saponification value:196
storage: store in full, tight container in a cool place protected from light
cold press process of chaulmoogra oil.
Seeds are collected after breaking their nuts opened and need to be pre-cleansed to have the correct moisture content . Oil presses are used to extract oil from oleaginous plant seed. Thereby the volume of the seed is reduced to such an extent that the oil is expelled. Cold-pressed oils offered are oils that are derived from first making the base material go through grinding process like that of nuts, seeds, fruitsvegetables into paste and then an oil stonepressing tool is used to press paste that extracts oil from it. the benefits of cold pressed oils include in retaining all their flavors, aroma and nutritional values that make it perfect for curing health related issues.
chaulmogra oil, cold pressed, acts as a great stabilizer on the skin and assists in improving texture and tone of oily skins, dehydrated skin and for treating sensitive skins.