The Benefits of CHAULMOOGRA Oil

What Is CHAULMOOGRA Oil?

Botanical Name: Hydnocarpus Laurifolia
 
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
 
Country of origin: India
 
Color: Golden yellow/brownish

Odor:Odorless to light oily odor
 
Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.

The seeds of tree provide an oil which is known as Chaulmoogra Oil. The ripe seeds contain about 40-45% fixed oil. This oil is extracted by pressing the kernels in hydraulic press. It has yellow to brownish colour. It contains chemically esters of unsaturated fatty acids of chaulmoogric acid (27%), hydnocarpic acid (48%) and glycerides of palmitic acids.

In Ayurveda, Chaulmoogra Oil is used for treating leprosy and other skin diseases from time immemorial. The oil is used both internally and externally.

What are the Benefits of Chaulmoogra Oil for the Skin?

    Chaulmoogra contains an active ingredient known as hydnocarpic acid, which is an excellent antimicrobial agent.
    Due to its antibacterial properties, you can use it as a mild preservative in DIY concoctions for hair and skin.
    Chaulmoogra oil has relaxative and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help muscle spasms caused by rigorous exercise, cramps and heavy lifting.

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