Nagarmotha Oil

Botanical Name: Lavandula Angustifolia

Common Name: Lavandula

Location: In India, lavender cultivation is mainly concentrated in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Physiochemical Properties:

  • Colour: Dark yellowish to dark brown
  • Odour: Woody-earthy smell with a spicy note
  • Specific Gravity at 20°C:  0.9600-0.9800
  • Refractive Index at 20°C: 1.5000-1.5100
  • Optical Rotation:  -16.50 to -1.50

Main Constituents:

Peak Name Range
1. α-Pinene 0.20-1.50
2. β-Pinene 0.50-2.00
3. (-)-Myrtenol 0.20-1.50
4. Cyprotene 0.10-1.50
5. Cypera-2,4-diene 0.20-2.50
6. α-Copaene 1.00-5.00
7. Cyperene 21.00-28.00
8. Caryophyllene 0.20-1.50
9. .(±)-Valencene 0.20-1.00
10. α-Caryophyllene 0.10-1.00
11. Rotundene 4.00-8.50
12. γ-Gurjunene 1.00-2.50
13. β-Selinene 1.00-4.50
14. δ-Guaiene 0.50-2.50
15. α-Guaiene 0.10-4.50
16. Nootkatene 1.00-2.00
17. Cyperene epoxide 0.50-4.00
18. Caryophyllene oxide 0.50-5.00
19. Ledene oxide-(II) 1.50-2.50
20. Cyperen-8-one 0.50-1.50
21. Aristolone 1.50-5.50
22. Mustakone 1.50-2.50
23. Cyperotundone 4.50-14.50
24. Squamulosone 0.10-1.00
25. Nootkatone 1.00-4.50

 

 

 

Uses:

  • Cypriol nagarmotha essential oil is utilized in perfumes or bases of the woody, oriental type for a foresty note.
  • Nagarmotha oil reduces dry skin conditions and soothes the associated skin redness. It adds moisture to the skin to reduce dryness and flaking.
  • It also offers anti-bacterial benefits that may help stop acne. Due to its antioxidant properties, it eases oxidative stress, thereby acting as an anti-ageing agent.
  • It is also known for a skin lightening effect. It conditions the skin and relieves itching, fungal infection, and rashes.
  • It also helps prevent dandruff, split ends, and dryness and conditions the scalp for healthy hair growth.
  • Having effective digestive and carminative elements, Nagarmotha is an ideal solution for every digestive problem. It has anti-flatulent properties that lessen gas formation in the stomach. As a result, it helps in the reduction of abdominal swelling, bloating, and constipation.
  • Nagarmotha has been enriched with a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic compound that gives relief from inflammation and pain. Apart from this, it helps in the treatment of sore muscles, muscular pain, and other inflammatory issues. In addition, you can also use it to provide relief in case of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • It is used as an insect repellent.

 

Note:

Please use under the guidance on the proper utilization of essential oils,

considering your expertise in the field.

 

Odour Profile:

Woody-earthy smell with a spicy note

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