Himalayan Organic Cinnamomum leaf (Tejpat)
Himalayan Big Cardamom Organic Grade
Himalayan Organic Cinnamomum bark (Dalchini)
Himalayan Organic Grade Dry Ginger (Sutho)
Artemisia vulgaris
Active Compounds: Acyclic (myrcene, linalool), Bicyclic (β-thujone), eucalyptol, sabinene, camphor, pinene), Monocyclic (phellandrene), Sesquiterpenes (β-caryophyllene, β-eudesmol), Flavonoids (luteolin, eriodictyol, apigenin), Coumarins (7-hydroxycoumarin).
Medicinal Properties: It has stimulant and slightly tonic properties, and is of value as a nervine and emmenagogue, having also diuretic and diaphoretic action. Its chief employment is as an emmenagogue, often in combination with Pennyroyal and Southern wood. It is also useful as a diaphoretic in the commencement of cold. It is given in infusion, which should be prepared in a covered vessel, 1 OZ. of the herb to 1 pint of boiling water, and given in 1/2 teaspoonful doses, while warm. The infusion may be taken cold as a tonic, in similar doses, three times daily: it has a bitterish and aromatic taste.
Uses: In aromatherapy its aroma purify the environment and it act as a deterrent against several insects and pests. It also helps in insomnia.
Botanical Name: Rhododendron anthopogon
Common Name: Sunpati
Family: Ericaceae
Parts Used: Stem, Leaves and Buds
Description: Rhododendron anthopogon is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is hardy to zone 7. It is in leaf 12-January. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Active Compounds: The major constituents of the anthopogon oil were α-Pinene (37.39%), β-Pinene (15.98 %),Limonene (13.26%), and δ-Cadinene (9.91%). The anthopogon oil consisted mainlymonoterpenes. While the major constituents of Anthopogon oil as reported by Yonzonet al., (2005) were o-cadinene (11.4%), α-pinene (8.3%), β-caryophyllene (6.5%) and β-pinene(6.2%).
Medicinal Properties: Antitussive; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Febrifuge; Tonic.
Uses: In perfumery, soaps, cosmetics, shampoos, creams, bath oils.
Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Common Name: Chamomile, Babuna, Babunah, Damini Ful
Family: Asteraceae,
Parts Used: Chamomile Flowers, Chamomile Stalks, Whole Plant.
Description: Chamomile is an annual plant with thin spindle-shaped roots only penetrating flatly into the soil. The branched stem is erected, heavily ramified, and grows to a height of 1080 cm. The long and narrow leaves are bi- to tripinnate. The flower heads are placed separately, they have a diameter of 1030 mm, and they are pedunculate and heterogamous. The golden yellow tubular florets with 5 teeth are 1.52.5 mm long, ending always in a glandulous tube. The 1127 white plant flowers are 611 mm long, 3.5 mm wide, and arranged concentrically. The receptacle is 68 mm wide, flat in the beginning and conical, cone-shaped later, hollowthe latter being a very important distinctive characteristic of Matricariaand without paleae. The fruit is a yellowish brown achene.
Active Compounds: 0.3-2% volatile oil (including bisabolol); bitter glycosides (anthemic acid); flavones glycosides (anthemidin), coumarins (including umbelliferon and herniarin), phenolic carboxylic acids, polysaccharides, mucilage, choline, amino acids, tannins, malic acid. Blue chamazulene is formed from the sesquiterpene lactone matricin during steam distillation.
Medicinal Properties: Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Vulnerary, Aromatic bitter, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Nervine, Sedative, Tonic anti- allergenic, Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Hepatic, Nerve sedative, Stomachic.
Uses: Chamomile's anti-inflammatory, analgesic and disinfectant qualities treat diaper rash and soothe toothache. The flower compounds have shown anti-tumor activity in laboratory tests.
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum tamala
Common Name: Tejpatta, Tejpaat
Family: Flacourtiaceae
Parts Used: Bark, Leaf, Oil extracted from Leaf
Description: The leaves, known as tejpat in Nepali, tÄ?japattÄ?, are used extensively in the cuisines of India, Nepal, and Bhutan, particularly in the Moghul cuisine of North India and Nepal and in Tsheringma herbal tea in Bhutan.Tejpat leaves are long and wide. They are usually olive green in color, may have some brownish spots and have three veins down the length of the leaf. True tejpat leaves impart a strong cassia- or cinnamon-like aroma to dishes. Nepalese Grocery stores carry true tejpat leaves.
Active Compounds: The yield of the oil on a dry weight basis ranged from 1.2% to 3.9% (w/w). Phenyl propanoids constitute the major portion (88.9-95.0%) of the oils. Fifty-four compounds were identified from the oils. Eugenol (91.4-41.8%) was the main compound, followed by eugenyl acetate (0.0-47.1%) and α-phellandrene (0.6-2.5%) in the analysed oils.
Medicinal Properties: It possesses anti-spasmodic, antifungal, antibacterial and carminative agents. It is useful in treating gastritis, chronic fatigue, poor circulation, rheumatism, diarrhea, menstrual problems, and leucorrhea.
Uses: Benefits the nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension. Useful in the treatment of circulation, muscles and joints complications and relieves arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pains, rheumatism and sprains. Benefits the digestive system and helps improve appetite. Helps control infections.
Botanical Name: Juniperus recurva
Common Name: Dhup, Dhupi, Drooping Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Parts Used: Fruit, Leaves and Twigs
Description: The Himalayan Juniper oil which comes from a high mountain distillery, is not refracted, giving it a more wholesome full woody-pines scent than other junipers oils as it includes more notes which are often extracted in common commercial juniper oil. Such oil helps to energize and relieve exhaustion, ease inflammation and spasms, improve mental clarity and memory, purifying the body, to lessen fluid retention, for disinfecting. Juniper is said to exert a cleansing effect on the mental and spiritual planes as well as on the physical.
Active Compounds: Mainly monoterpenes, pinene, myrocene, sabinene, limonine, cymene, terpinien, thujene, camphene
Medicinal Properties: Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diuretic, ammanagogue, nervine, parasiticide, rubificant, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary
Uses: Juniper is used medicinally for urinary infections, for respiratory problems as well as gastro-intestinal infections and worms.
Botanical Name: Nardostachys Jatamansi
Common Name: Musk root, Jatamasi
Family: Valerianaceae
Parts Used: Root (Rhizome)
Description: Valued by Ayurvedic and Himalayan physicians for its powerful sedative properties as well as for its soothing effect on the skin and restorative effect on the hair. It is used traditionally for complexion, strength, spasmodic hysteria, nervous convulsions, nervous headache, epilepsy, and heart palipitations. In Ayurveda, spikenard is traditionally used in hair preparations to not only calm the mind, but to keep hair from falling out. Its earthy, scent is said to please the earth spirits. Commonly burned as incense among Himalayan dwellers to calm and sanctify the environment.
Active Compounds: Bornyl acetate, isobornyl valerianate, borneol, patchouli, terpinyl valerianate, terpineol, eugenol, pinenes.
Medicinal Properties: Skin Care: Allergies, inflammation, mature skin (rejuvenating), rashes. Nervous system: Insomnia, nervous indigestion, migraine, stress and tension
Uses: In perfumery such as oriental bases, heavy florals, foug eres, woody bases, animal amber types, etc; in flavors as a modifier for valerian, hop, ginger, calamus, cardamom, etc.
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum ceciododaphne
Common Name: Sugandha Kokila, Malligiri
Family: Lauraceae
Parts Used: Leaves & Twigs
Description: Sugandh Kokila essential oil is obtained through the process of steam distillation from the dried berries of Cinnamomum cecidodaphne. The popular essential oil is well known for its various healing properties. The Sugandh Kokila oil is amply used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Active Compounds: 1,8-cineole, methyl cinnamate, b-caryophyllene, a-terpineol, p-cymene a-copaene, terpinen-4-ol, 2-undecanone, delta-cadinene, linalool, dodecanoic acid, myristicin, a-santalene, 2-nonanone
Medicinal Properties: Analgesic, Antibiotic, Antiseptic,Astringent, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Relaxant, Stomachic
Uses: In the fragrance and flavor industry.
Botanical Name: Valeriana wallichi
Common Name: Indian Valerian, Valerian, Valerian Jatamansi, Taggar
Family: Valerianaceae
Parts Used: Root (Rhizome)
Description: Valerian root's popularity as a sedative herb seems to be increasing along with the stresses of modern life. For at least 500 years, Valerian root has been among the most popular remedies in the United States and Europe. In Europe, valerian root is now approved by Germany's Commission for restlessness and sleeping disorders. Valerian essential oil is obtained from the steam distillation of the dried rhizome and roots of Valeriana officinalis
Active Compounds: Acetic acid, ascorbic acid, beta-ionone, calcium, caffeic acid, magnesium, manganese, quercitin, valeric acid
Medicinal Properties: Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diuretic, ammanagogue, nervine, parasiticide, rubificant, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary
Uses: Valerian reduces insomnia, mild anxiety or restlessness, muscle spasms and cramping, menstrual cramps, intestinal cramping/colic
Botanical Name: Gaultheria fragrantissima
Common Name: Wintergreen
Family: Ericaceae
Parts Used: Leaves
Description: Wintergreen is often used to relieve pain and inflammation, since the leaves contain a compound closely related to aspirin. Several tribes, including the Delaware and Mohican, used a tea made from the leaves to treat kidney disorders. The Great Lakes and Eastern Woodland tribes used poultices of wintergreen to treat arthritic and rheumatic aches and pains. It was also used by many tribes to treat back pain, fever, headaches, sore throats, and many other conditions.
Active Compounds: Phenols (including gaultherin and salicylic acid), volatile oil (up to 98% methyl salicylate), mucilage, resin, tannins
Medicinal Properties: Analgesic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, stimulant, anodyne, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aromatic, emmenagogue
Uses: Used to staunch bloody wounds, applied to dog bites, snakebites, and insect bites. Also used as a poultice, good for boils, swellings, ulcers, old sores
Botanical Name: Zanthoxylum alatum (Sichuan pepper Oil)
Common Name: Timur
Family: Rutaceace
Parts Used: Seeds, bark and Leaves
Description: Zanthoxylum alatum, a species growing in the Himalayas and figuring prominent in Tibetan and Nepali cooking, is reported to contain mostly linalool (more than 50%), further limonene, methyl cinnamate and cineol. Due to the anaesthetic power of its alkamide constituents, the plant is effective in suppressing toothache temporarily if unripe fruits or the wood of young branches are chewed.
Active Compounds: Flavonoids, terpene alkaloids, benzophenthridine alkaloids, Pyranoquinoline alkaloids, quarternary isoquinoline alkaloids, aporphyrine alkaloids and several types of lignanes.
Medicinal Properties: Anti-infectious, Sedative, Odontalgic; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic
Uses: Being rich in linalool, and also containing limonene, methyl cinnamate and cineole, it is used in the fragrance and flavor industry. Aromatherapeutic uses:Anti-infectious, sedative, arthritis, cholera, toothache.
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