Vetiver Essential Oil, also called Oil of Tranquility, is extracted from the root of the vetiver plant, a clumpy, green grass native originally from India. Nagaad Resins and Gums collect the raw material locally from residents and then distill the Vetiver plants roots to manufacture the essential oil. The Vetiver Essential Oil is very fragrant, with a distinctive sharp and earthy scent, and is frequently used in mens cologne. The Vetiver Essential Oil helps with sleep and breathing patterns and it is popular as an anti-anxiety product. It is sometimes used in aromatherapy as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as it decreases mental fatigue and improves alertness. Vetiver Essential Oil is known to protect skin against the harsh effects of environmental stressors, thereby exhibiting anti-aging properties. It also works as a natural anti-oxidant that promotes relief from various types of inflammation. Its tonic properties are reputed to show regenerative effects as they enhance and maintain immunity. Its anti-septic properties eliminate and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Used in massages, the tonic properties of Vetiver Essential Oil enhance circulation, boosts the metabolism and digestion, eases muscular aches, and soothes joint pain.
The resin gum extracted from Boswellia neglecta is a superior resin also sometimes known as Black Frankincense as it has an unusual black colour that seeps naturally from the tree. The Essential Oil is extracted by Nagaad Resins and Gums using Hydro and Steam Distillation, is 100% pure with no additives or preservatives, and is ECOCERT Organic Certified. The Essential Oil exudes a slightly sweet soft aroma that is very pleasing to the senses. Black Frankincense has cicatrisant and cytophylactic properties. It is well known for its skin healing and very effective to use on scarring, acne, boils, and stretch marks after pregnancy. Being cytophlactic, it promotes the regeneration of healthy cells and keeps the existing cells and tissues healthy. It is a great analgesic and also effective as an antiseptic on wounds and cuts. As with all Frankincense it is a powerful expectorant and very effective for respiratory issues such as colds, flu, asthma, and other lung issues. Additional information Country of origin Kenya/Somalia/Ethiopia Extraction process Hydro distillation, Steam distillation Preservatives None Part of plant used Tree resin Method of cultivation Wild and Natural/Not Cultivated
The resin gum extracted from the tree of Boswelia carterii is a superior resin also that seeps naturally from the tree. The Frankincense Boswellia carterii Essential Oil, is steam and hydro distilled by Nagaad Resins and Gums, is 100% pure with no preservatives, and is ECOCERT Organic Certified. The Essential Oil exudes a woody citrus and warm sparkling fragrance that is very pleasing to the senses. The Essential Oil has a variety of health benefits such as chronic stress and anxiety alleviation, pain and inflammation reduction, and immunity boost. As with all Frankincense Essential Oil it is a powerful expectorant and very effective for respiratory issues such as colds, flu, asthma, and other lung issues. Additional information Country of origin Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia Extraction process Hydro distillation, Steam distillation Preservatives None Part of plant used Tree Resin Method of cultivation Wild and Natural/Not Cultivated
The resin gum extracted from Boswellia sacra is a superior resin is a Frankincense that is an unusual resin that seeps naturally from the tree. The Frankincense Boswellia sacra Essential Oil is extracted from the resin gum by Nagaad Resins and Gums using steam and hydro distillation and is 100% organic without preservatives. The Frankincense Boswellia sacra Essential Oil exudes a crispy fruity fragrance that is very pleasing to the senses. Frankincense Boswellia sacra Essential Oil stimulates cell regeneration making it very beneficial in skin care; particularly anti-ageing skin care, wound healing, and scars. It is also well known for its anti-stress properties and helps alleviate irritability, restlessness and insomnia. As with all Frankincense it is a powerful expectorant and very effective for respiratory issues such as colds, flu, asthma, and other lung issues. Additional information Country of origin Somalia/Kenya/Ethiopia Extraction process Hydro distillation, Steam distillation Preservatives None Part of plant used Tree resin Method of cultivation Wild and Natural/no cultivated
The source Myrrh Resin is the thorny shrubs of Commiphora myrrha that grow wildly and naturally in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The tree oozes as a pale yellow-white viscous liquid from natural cracks in the bark or from fissures or when cut. The exudate hardens into a reddish-brown mass when air dried, and often contains white patches. The resin gum extracted from Commiphora myrrha tree is a superior resin also known as Myrrh. The Myrrh Essential Oil is extracted by Nagaad Resins and Gums by Steam and Hydro Distillation, is 100% pure with no additives or preservatives, and is ECOCERT Organic Certified. The Myrrh Essential Oil exudes a slightly bitter-sweet woody aroma that is very pleasing to the senses. Myrrh essential oil is used as medicinal spice to flavor foods, a strong anti-bacterial, as a remedy for hay fever, and as a disinfectant for wounds that also facilitates healing and reduced bleeding. Myrrh Essential Oil is also a well known analgesic and anti-inflammatory and gives excellent results when rubbed over the body. Myrrh Essential Oil is anti-ageing and skin-enhancing when applied, it is used in mouthwashes and gargles, and a component of fragrances. Additional information Country of origin, Somalia/Kenya/Ethiopia Extraction Process: Hydro Distillation, Steam Distillation Preservatives: 100% Organic and No Preservatives Part of Plant Used: Tree Resin Method of Cultivation, Wild and Natural / No Cultivation
The source Sweet Myrrh Resin is the thorny shrubs of Commiphora holtziana that grow wildly and naturally in Somalia and Ethiopia. The trees ooze a pale yellow-white viscous liquid from natural cracks in the bark or from fissures or when cut. The exudate hardens into a reddish-brown mass when air dried. The resin gum extracted from Commiphora holtziana tree is a superior resin also known as Sweet Myrrh or Myrrh Hagar. The Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil is extracted from the gum resin by Nagaad Resins and Gums using Steam and Hydro Distillation and is ECOCERT Organic Certified without any Preservatives. The Essential Oil exudes a sweet, soft and long-lasting aroma that is very pleasing to the senses and why the oil is sometimes referred to as Sweet Myrrh. The Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil has a wealth of health benefits from healing of wounds, skin ulcers and boils, weeping eczema, mouth ulcers, sore throats, and it has anti-fungal properties, and is good for the digestive track with significant benefits in treating dysentery, intestinal colitis and loss of appetite. Sweet Myrrh is also used in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis. Due to its sweet long lasting aroma it is highly regarded in the perfumery and cosmetics industry. Additional information Country of Origin : Somalia/Ethiopia/Kenya Extraction Process : Hydro Distillation, Steam distillation Preservatives : None Part of Plant Used : Tree Gum Resin Method of Cultivatim : Wild and Natural / No Cultivation
The source of the Myrrh Hagar resin (also known as Sweet Myrrh) is from the the Commiphora holtziana tree. The tree oozes a pale yellow-white viscous liquid from natural cracks in the bark or from fissures or when cut. The exudate hardens into a reddish-brown mass when air dried. Traditionally the resin of Myrrh Hagar is a good source of medicine for the treatment of inflammation, arthritis, obesity, microbial infection, wounds, pain, fractures, tumors, gastrointestinal diseases, snake bites and scorpion stings. The resin of Myrrh Hagar is also used traditionally as an excellent acaricide. Commercially Myrrh Hagar is used for aromatherapy, essential oils, cosmetics and herbal treatments. Different studies have indicated Myrrh Hagar to have excellent pharmacological activities and recent studies have supported the resin to possess anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. , Additional information Country of Origin: Somalia/Ethiopia/Kenya Extraction Process: Natural Seeping Method of Cultivation: Wildly and Naturally / No Cultivation Part of Plant Used: Plant Resin Preservatives: ECOCERT Organic Certified and no Preservatives
Frankincense / Olibanum (Boswellia carterii / Boswellia sacra / Boswellia neglecta / Boswellia papyrifera) Frankincense or Olibanum is a resin that exudes from the trunks of the trees of Boswellia species which grow naturally and wildly in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Nagaad Resins & Gums produce high-quality Boswellia carterii / Boswellia sacra / Boswellia neglecta / Boswellia papyrifera Frankincense. Frankincense produces a feeling of calm when inhaled or applied to the body. It slows down breathing and clears airways. It has antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizing, diuretic, digestive, uterine and sedative properties. It is helpful for asthma sufferers as it eases shortness of breath. Traditionally Frankincense is important in rituals and religious ceremonies. Commercially Frankincense has a wide range of uses in perfumes, skincare products, aromatherapy, stabilizers, and flavors. We produce Boswellia carterii / Boswellia sacra / Boswellia neglecta / Boswellia papyrifera. All Frankincense is ECOCERT Organic Certified.
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The source Myrrh Resin is the thorny shrubs of Commiphora myrrha trees that grow wildly and naturally in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The tree oozes a pale yellow-white viscous liquid from natural cracks in the bark or from fissures or when cut. The exudate hardens into a reddish-brown mass when air dried, and often contains white patches. Nagaad Resins and Gums produce high quality Myrrh in three grades according to the environment it is grown. Traditionally Myrrh has been used extensively as antiseptic, anti-parasitic, and it has also been reported to treat headache, throat ailments, paralysis, indigestion Myrrh is widely used in religious ceremonies. Commercially Myrrh has become a very important product for essential oils and in this it is highly valued. Myrrh is also used as a component of fragrances and as an astringent in mouthwashes and gargles. It is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and as a flavouring agent in foods. Additional information Country of Origin: Somalia/Kenya/Ethiopia Extraction Process: Naturally Method of Cultivation: Wild and Natural Preservatives: ECOCERT Organic Certified and no Preservatives Part of Plant Used: Plant stem
Acacia senegal is a tree that grows wild and naturally in arid regions of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania. It produces a sap which hardens into a natural organic gum. The tree can produce the gum from three years up to twenty five years of age and the gum produced by Acacia senegal is often referred to as Gum Hashab. Acacia senegal is a superior product and is used primarily as a stabilizer in the food industry. Gum Arabic also has a wide range of industrial applications such as use in the production of paints, inks, cosmetics, glue, and viscosity control in textile industries. Acacia senegal is also highly valued for its medicinal properties and used to predict blood serum, reduce cholesterol in blood, protect against heart diseases, reduce gut inflammations, and is even used as an analgesic. Nagaad Gums, in collaboration with the local communities, harvests the gum for further processing and sales. This product is Certified Organic by ECOCERT and the Organic Consumers Alliance of Kenya. This product is Halal Certified. Country of Origin: Kenya / Somalia / Ethiopia / Tanzania Part of Plant: Gum from the Stem Method of Harvesting: Wild Harvesting / No Cultivation Organic: This product is ECOCERT Organic Certified and free from any contaminates as analysed by our laboratory facilities. There are no preservatives.
The resin obtained from the naturally and wildly growing trees of Commiphora guidotti is commonly known as Opoponax (Opopanax). The consumable resin can be naturally collected or in some cases extracted. The Nagaad Resins and Gums Opoponax resin is composed of three grades which are identifiable as grade A, B, C, but in essence the three grades are a result of the different regions that the Commiphora guidotti trees grow. The resin is naturally obtained and traditionally considered to be medicinally active. The main commercial application of Opoponax is in the perfumery and cosmetics sectors. Though people often find the taste acrid and bitter, the highly flammable resin can also be burned as incense to produce a scent somewhat like balsam or lavender. The resin has also been used in the treatment of spasms and, before that, as an emmenagogue in the treatment of asthma, chronic visceral infections, hysteria and hypochondria. The Opoponax resin is ECOCERT Organic Certified and is free from any contamination. The plants all grow naturally and wildly and Nagaad Resins and Gums employs sustainable harvesting and safe transportation techniques. The end products are counter-checked for quality before being released into the market. Additional information Country of origin Somalia/Ethiopia Extraction process Natural harvesting Method of cultivation Wild and Natural / Not Cultivated Part of Plant Used Plant Stem Preservatives None
Acacia seyal is a tree that grows wild and naturally in arid regions of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania. It produces a sap which hardens into a darker natural organic gum. The gum produced by Acacia seyal is often referred to as Gum Talha. The gum of Acacia seyal is used primarily as a stabilizer in the food industry, though it also has a wide range of industrial applications such as being used in production of paints, cosmetics, glue, and viscosity control in textile industries. Acacia seyal is also highly valued for its medicinal properties and used for colds, diarrhoea, haemorrhages, jaundice, headaches and burns. It is even used as an analgesic. Nagaad Resins and Gums, in collaboration with the local communities, harvests the gum for further processing and sales. This product is Certified Organic by ECOCERT and the Organic Consumers Alliance of Kenya. This product is Halal Certified. Country of Origin: Kenya / Somalia / Ethiopia / Tanzania Organic: Certified Organic by ECOCERT and the Organic Consumers Alliance of Kenya Part of Plant: Gum from the stem Method of Harvesting: Wildly Crafted / No Cultivation
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