 Botanical Name: Hydnocarpus laurifolia
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: India
Description: 15 to 20 metres high, this massive tree has a thick trunk. Its drooping branches are covered with long leaves. These latter, entire and rather big, are pointed. The small flowers, greenish white, form sparse clusters; male and female flowers appear on different trees. 6 to 7cm in diameter, the brown round fruit contain many 2cm long seeds rich in oil (roughly 60%). Chaulmoogra belongs to the Hydnocarpus family, which is a common plant family in southern Asia.
Color: Pale yellow
Common Uses: Chaulmogra essential oil is useful in the treatment of skin diseases, scrofula, rheumatism, eczema, as a counterirritant for bruises, sprains, etc., and sometimes applied to open wounds and sores. The essential oil contains chaulmoogric acid and palmitic acid, and the fatty oil has been found to yield glycerol, a very small quantity of phytosterol and a mixture of fatty acids. The ripe and fresh seeds yield essential oil reputed to be a specific remedy against leprosy when the disease has just started to develop.
Consistency: Heavy and Viscous
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Lavender, tea tree, roman chamomile
Aromatic Scent: Chaulmogra has a mild, woody aroma.
History: Used as traditional medicine in India since ancient times to treat Leprosy and skin diseases. In southern India, chaulmoogra essential oil has been used for a long time to heal chronic skin diseases, wounds and ulcers. In England, it successfully treated starting lung tuberculosis.
Cautions: Non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
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