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Botanical Name: Trachyspermum Copticum
Country of Origin:ย India
Extraction Method:ย Steam Distillation
Plant part:ย Seeds
Type of agriculture:ย Conventional
Features: Ajowan essential oil is renowned for its warm, spicy scent, often used in aromatherapy for its calming effects. Also called ajwain seed oil, its unique aroma is utilised in natural skincare formulations, adding a distinctive touch to these products.
Properties/Benefits: Thymol, gamma-terpinene, and p-cymene in Ajowan essential oil offer various benefits in personal care. Thymol is known for its antimicrobial and soothing properties, which can help maintain skin health. Gamma-terpinene and p-cymene also contribute to the oil’s antimicrobial efficacy, which can help improve products aimed at skin clarity and scalp health.
Specifications:
- Thymol 47.2%
- Gamma-Terpinene 25.87%
- p-Cymenene 20.78%
Appearance:ย Clear, pale-yellow to yellow mobile liquid
Odour: Herbaceous – spicy medicinal aroma, much like thyme.
Note of Blends: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Safety: Ajowan is a known dermal and mucus membrane irritant. It is important to note that essential oils should be used with care and diluted properly before use, especially when applied topically. Avoid during pregnancy.
Common Uses:
- Deodorant
- Shampoos
- Scalp treatments
- Perfumes
- Foot creams
- Face masks
Did you know? ย Trachyspermum copticum plant, beyond its culinary and medicinal uses, is its role in agriculture as a natural pesticide. The strong, pungent odour and the presence of bioactive compounds, particularly thymol, in the plant make it an effective deterrent against certain pests and insects. Farmers and gardeners sometimes use Ajwain plants or their extracts in organic farming practices to protect other crops without resorting to synthetic chemical pesticides.
This natural pesticide property is beneficial not only for protecting crops but also for maintaining soil health and biodiversity by avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. It represents a sustainable, eco-friendly approach to agriculture, leveraging the intrinsic properties of plants for crop protection.
Suggested Storage:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
- Stored at temperature <30ยฐC in closed containers and protected from direct sunlight.
100% true to the botanical name, GMO free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, Petrochemical Free
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