Palmarosa is a perennial, sweet scented grass, 1.5-2.5 m in height that grows in the area northeast of Bombay and across the Himalayan Mountains to Nepal and to a lesser extent, Pakistan. It has long slender stems and terminal flowering tops. The grassy leaf from which the essential oil is derived is extremely fragrant and is extensively used in traditional medicines like Ayurveda for its therapeutic properties. Palmarosa is a member of the Lemongrass family, and was known as Indian Geranium Oil. It is still used in blends to extend the more expensive Rose oils.
Vetiver Essential Oil is derived from the roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides, a densely tufted perennial grass, with aromatic roots and long narrow leaves native to South India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The essential oil distilled from the roots is also known as 'Fragrance of the Soil' or 'The Oil of Tranquility' in India and Sri Lanka due its sensuous, grounding, and deep calming capabilities. It also offers excellent health benefits which can be attributed to the presence of numerous Sesquiterpene compounds and is reputed to balance and preserve overall emotional well-being.
Lemongrass is native to tropical regions such as Africa, Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania and is one among the most popular essential oils used today for its effectiveness, health benefits, and a wide variety of applications. Lemongrass is one of approximately 55 other species of grasses in the Poaceae family of grasses. Of these multiple varieties, the two most popular ones are Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian Lemongrass) and Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian Lemongrass).Though both can be used to produce essential oils, the former is largely used for culinary purposes, whereas the latter is highly valued for its use in essential oils and perfumes.
Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, indigenous to the Himalayas in India, is also called as the 'Miracle tree' for the host of nutritious value it offers. Due to the high levels of Behenic Acid in Moringa Oil, it has also earned the nicknames 'Behen Oil' and 'Ben Oil'. Is highly valued since ancient times across various cultures for its therapautic properties.Today, boasting the highest oxidative stability compared to any Carrier Oil, nutrient-rich Moringa Oil is implemented into formulations for moisturizing products for the hair and the skin, including massage blends, shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, serums, makeup, and of course body butters, all of which help to promote healthy-looking skin and hair. Additionally, Moringa Oil is considered as a very nutritious oil containing a high MUFA/SFA ratio which is a characteristic of healthy oils, particularly olive oil, and has been associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular events, and stroke
Nutmeg essential oil is sourced from the dried kernels of the Myristica fragrans tree. Nutmeg was once an extremely costly spice; its essential oil was thought to have powerful healing, mystical, and aphrodisiac qualities. Reputed for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, carminative, and cleansing properties, Nutmeg essential oil exudes a warming, relaxing, spicy aroma that can energize the mind as well as deeply soothe the senses. Nutmeg essential oil is commonly featured in medicinal and aromatherapeutic remedies for muscular aches and cramps, gastrointestinal issues, pain management, halitosis, insomnia, and anxiety. It is also a popular ingredient in cosmetics as well as personal care products, especially within men's grooming and oral health care
Turmeric, often referred to as the â??Golden Spiceâ?? doesnâ??t need any introduction. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it has been highly recognized across the world for attractive culinary, cosmetic and medicinal uses. It's a rich source of two major products with remarkable at-tributes: curcuminoids and essential oils. While curcumin is known extensively for its therapeutic properties, turmeric essential oil is a lot more concentrated and is loaded with therapeutic properties. In fact turmeric oil is known to contain over 300 phenolic compounds! Just to highlight one property, the major compounds, ar-turmerone, alpha-turmerone and beta-turmerone are sesquiterpene molecules that have the ability to pass through the blood brain barrier promoting oxygen in the brain.
Ginger Essential Oil or Ginger Root Oil is derived from the root of the Zingiber officinale herb, better known as Ginger, which is named after the Greek word â??zingiberisâ?? meaning â??horn shaped.â?? The health benefits of Ginger Oil are the same as that of the herb from which it originates, with the oil even being considered to be more beneficial due to its higher Gingerol content, a constituent that is mostly reputable for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. With a warm, sweet, woody, and spicy scent that has an energizing effect, especially when used in aromatherapy, Ginger Oil has earned the nickname â??The Oil of Empowerment for the feeling of confidence that it is known to inspire.
In ancient India, black pepper was known as â??Black Goldâ?? because of its high trade value. It is rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin K and carotene. Although black pepper is quite famous worldwide, black pepper oil is not widely known. The plant is known to be rich in essential oil (2â??3 %) and a source of numerous biologically active constituents such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and other volatile compounds which makes it highly beneficial. Especially, monoterpenes are present in abundant quantities, which has been known to have a positive impact on the body.
Neem oil comes from the seed of the tropical neem tree, also known as Indian lilac. Neem oil has a wide history of use as a folk remedy around the world including the ancient Ayurveda. Although it has a harsh odor, it is high in fatty acids and other nutrients, and it is used in a variety of beauty products like skin creams, body lotions, hair products, and cosmetics. Neem seed oil is also highly valued and the most sought after as a naturally occuring pesticide and insecticide. Azadirachtin, the most active compound is the reason for this and it determines the quality of the Neem Carrier Oil. Our Neem oils are considered as one of the best in the market considering the high azadirachtin content (>2000ppm) and other more active ingredients. We achieve this by selectively sourcing and cold-pressing Neem seeds that come from specific regions across South India that complies to this quality.
NRICHS Cold Pressed Coconut Oil is extracted by cold-pressing the dried flesh of the strictly graded high quality coconuts.
