Spice Products

Description:

Celery is an Apium gravelens herb plant which takes two years to fully mature and produce into small fruit are brown in colour. Wild Celery plant growing in salt marshes around the Mediterranean Sea.  Essential oil is derived from celery seeds which are used for medicinal purpose, also for flavoring food. Celery has soothing and relaxing effect.

Extraction-

Celery oil is extracted by steam distillation from the whole or crushed seed of Apium gravelens plant. Fruits and seeds are dried or pressed into oil for use as medicine. Fruits are rich in many fatty acids.

Composition-

Celery oil consists of 26 compounds. Its main constituents are limonene, Carvone and 3n –Butylpthalamide. Beta –pthalamide components and beta – selinene are critical components used as herbal medicinal. Trace elements are used in fine perfumes for fragrance.

Blending-

Celery oil is nicely blends with black pepper, coriander, ginger, lavender, lovage, oak moss, opopanax, pine, tea tree.

Property-

Its aroma is sweet, warm and earthy spice. It is pale yellow and very fluid with a strong pungent flavor and smell.

Uses-

• Celery oil has hypoglycemic activity to lower blood sugar.
• It provides relief in hypertension and heart ailments.
• It is also used to remove excessive fluid from body.
• It also digestive effect by prevent or relieve intestinal gas.
• It also used to ease constipation and to expel intestinal worms.
• Celery contains compounds called courmarins that help in prevention of free radicals from damaging cells as well as decrease the mutation which prevent cell to become cancerous and another compound is Acetylene to stop growth of tumor cells.
• Celery has nutritional value; its flavor and crisp texture enhance many dishes
• It is also used to prevent age related degeneration of vision.
• It is also used to treat joint pain so gives relief in rheumatism,
• It promotes relaxation and sleep.
• It has antifungal activity as well as antibacterial; to kill bacteria in urinary tract.
• It is used to treat weight loss due to malnutrition and loss of appetite.
• It also reduces nervousness headaches.
• It is useful for blood purification.
• It is used to control intestinal as because of its carminative property.

Safety and Precaution-

• Avoid it during pregnancy due to uterine stimulation of possible toxicity.
• Use a half dilution of celery oil.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Never use undiluted essential oilDo not take internally unless working with qualified and expert practioner

Description-

Ginger is a warm, spicy herb belongs to Zingiberaceae family, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale; this plant grows up to 3-4 feet in height with narrow stems, green leaves and yellow flowers. Ginger is originated in India and South China and also cultivation in Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean. Ginger oil is warming and energizing so it has many application in medical and ayuveda.

Extraction-

Ginger oil is extracted from the roots of herb Zingiber officinale through steam distillation method.

Composition-

Ginger oil is composed of various components are as follows- geranial,1-8 cineole, Zingiberene, B- bisabolene, B-sesquiphellandrene, α-pinene, β-pinene, camphene, linalool, bornneol, γ-terpineol, nerol, geraniol and geranyl acetate.

Properties-

Ginger oil has thin consistency. Light yellow in colour and has slightly pungent due to its acrid compound gingerol and spicy in aroma, medium to watery in viscosity.

Blending-

Ginger oil is well blends with many essential oil such as cedar wood, lemon, lime, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, rosemary, sandalwood, patchouli, myrtle, rosewood, neroli, orange and ylang ylang.

Uses-

    Ginger oil contains Zingibain which is anti inflammatory in nature so it helps in treatment of muscle aches, arthritis, and migraine.

•     It is used for treatment for various stomach issues such as colic, indigestion, diarrhea, spasm and stomach aches.
•     It is used in aromatherapy as it brings feeling of courageous and self assurance and provides relief from depression, mental stress, dizziness, restlessness, exhaustion and anxiety.
•     It is analgesic in nature as it provides relieve from pain due to its Zingibain component, it reduce prostaglandin, it helps in treatment of muscle aches, headache, arthritis, rheumatism and migraine.
•     It has carminative effect; it is used to treat food poisoning, motion sickness and vomiting.
•     It is anti bacterial in nature so it helps in intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery.
•     It is also effective against yellow fever and malaria.
•     It is used to provide relief from menstrual illness such as irregular, menstrual cramps and painful menstrual discharges.
•     It is also helpful in respiratory issues such as coughs, flu, asthma, breathlessness and bronchitis as it helps in removing mucus from throat & lungs.
•     It is a heart ailment as it strengthen heart health, it reduces cholesterol level and prevent blood clotting lead to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
•     It is aphrodisiac in nature as it eliminates impotency and it halts premature ejaculation.
•     It is used to treat kidney stone issue as it dissolves stones in kidney.
•     It is used for hair care as it helps in controlling dandruff.
•     It is used to treat cancer as it
•     It is used to add in meals such as meat as a preservative and flavoring agent.

Safety and Precautions-

    Excessive use of ginger oil can cause skin sensitization.

    Its high concentration also leads to photosensitivity.

    As ginger oil is strong so it should be used carefully and sparingly.

Specification of Ginger Oil:

Appearance – Free flowing liquid

Colour – Pale yellow

Odour – Odour is fresh and woody, characteristic odour of fresh ginger, warm, Spicy the sweet and heavy under note is Tenacious, Sweet & rich almost Balsamic floral.

Physio Chemical Properties:-

STANDARD

Specific Gravity (at 20° C) – 0.870 – 0.882

Refractive Index (At 20°C) – 1.488 – 1.495

Optical Rotation (At 20°C) –  -47° – -28°

Zingiberenes (By GC) – (UP to 70%)

Solubility – Soluble in Alcohol and oils, practically insoluble in water.

Storage – Store in well closed containers, in cool and dark storage area.

Description:Fennel sweet oil is acquired from Foeniculum vulgare i.e. biennial or perennial herb belongs to Apiaceae family. Fennel plant is indigenous to Italy, Greece and France and widely cultivated across the world. Fennel herb growth reaches up to 2 meters high and has fine, green, feathery leaves and golden yellow flowers.

Extraction:

Fennel oil is extracted from steam distilled from crushed fruit (dried seeds) of Foeniculum vulgare herbs.

Composition:

Sweet fennel oil is composed of anethole, fenchone, eastragole, alpha pinene and Beta pinene, alpha phellandrene, alpha terpineol, myrcene, camphor and para cymol.

Properties:

Sweet fennel oil is sweet, earthy licorice like aroma and it is clear with a faint yellow tinge. It is clear in viscosity.

Blending:

Fennel oil is nicely blends with bergamot, spearmint, lime, cypress, dill, cardamom, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, orange, pine, rose, rosemary, ylang ylang, black pepper and geranium oil.

Uses:

•     Fennel oil is ingredients in various products such as cosmetics, massage oils, toothpastes and soaps.
•     It helps in digestion as it has carminative quality, eases indigestion and stomach pain.
•     It is diuretic & depurative in nature; it removes excess water, sodium, uric acid, bile salts and other toxic elements and removes toxic substances in the blood.
•     It protects spleen from various infections.
•     It provides relief from dizziness, fatigue and exhaustion.
•     It is effective against mucus and phlegm that lead to congestion of nasal tract, pharynx, bronchi and lungs.
•     It provide relieves painful dysmenorrheal and helps in preventing irregular or premature menopause in women.
•     It increases milk production in lactating mothers.
•     It is used to treat insect bites, anorexia, hiccups, rheumatism and spasms.
•     It prevents wound infection with tetanus.
•     It acts as stimulant for the nervous, digestive and excretory systems as well as exocrine and endocrine glands

Safety and Precaution:

    Avoid use of sweet fennel oil for women who are pregnant, have breast or uterine cancers & tumors or have a history of hormone linked carcinoma or endometriosis.

    People who are diagnosed with epilepsy, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, or taking diabetes or anticoagulation medication should avoid fennel oil as it can cause serious complications.

    Keep away from reach of children under age of five to prevent allergic reactions.

    Do not take in excessive amount as it can have narcotic effects like convulsions, hallucinations and mental imbalance and may cause vomiting, seizures and pulmonary edema.

Specification of Fennel Oil:

• Testing Protocol  – BP
• Botanical Source – Foeniculum vulgare
• Description – Pale green or pale yellowish liquid
• Congealing Temperature – Not lower than 3
• Odour –  The odour is slightly earthy or peppery spicy & clean sweet aromatic
• Specific Gravity – 0.953 – 0.973
• Refractive Index – 1.528 – 1.538
• Angular Rotation – +12 – +24
• Assay by GC (Anethol) – Not less than 80%of Anethol contents
• Heavy Metals – 0.004%
• Solubility – 1 vol. dissolves in 1 vol. of 90% ethanol.
• Storage –  Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area.

Description:

Fenugreek is an annual herb scientifically known as Trigonella foenum belongs to Fabaceae family, native to the Mediterranean regions, Southern Europe and Western Asia. Fenugreek seeds are rhomboid shaped, it has small round leaves that can be dried, as well as seeds. Fenugreek leaves consisting of small, obviate to oblong leaflets, widely produced in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iran, Nepal, Bangladesh, Argentina, Egypt, France, Turkey, Morocco and Spain.

Extraction:

Fenugreek oil is derived from seeds of fenugreek herb through steam distillation.

Properties:

Fenugreek oil is yellowish with a hint of brown colour. Its aroma is fragrant with tones of bitter. Fenugreek seed essential oil contains volatile compounds.

Composition:

Fenugreek oil contains various nutrients are: omega –cardinene, alpha- cadinol, gamma-eudesmol and alpha bisabolol.

Uses:

•     Fenugreek oil is used in aromatherapy as it contains volatile compounds which for ushering in several healing actions.
•     Fenugreek oil cures acne; it reduces inflammation, swelling, pain and redness around pimples.
•     As fenugreek oil has anti oxidant qualities, prevent pimples from oxidizing and also blackheads formation by preventing cells from free radical damage.
•     Fenugreek oil is used for treatment of boils, carbuncles, cysts, furuncles, in grown hair and folliculitis.
•     It prevents cancer as it has anti carcinogenic property.
•     Fenugreek oil promotes blood circulation.
•     Fenugreek oil provides relief from swelling, caused by hives and itching.
•     It is used in massage oil as it soothes skin so provides relieving from inflammation.
•     It is used to remove phlegm from throat, provide relief from coughs and bronchitis.
•     It has hypoglycemic activity, used in treatment of Diabetes as it lowers down the blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
•     It mimics estrogen hormone in female as it contain diosgenin which used to make synthetic estrogen.
•     It increases the milk production in lactating mothers.
•     It protects the nervous system, exerts relaxing influence on nervous system.
•     Fenugreek oil well known for enhancing feminine beauty as helps to enlarge breast.
•     It aids in sexual stimulation.
•     It contains choline, aids thinking process.
•     It is used to balance hormonal levels aids in treating PMS and menupause.
•     It stimulates beta cells of pancreas.
•     It is used in aromatherapy as it reduces high blood pressure, encourages sweatening and also treats fever.
•     It is used for kidney ailment as it helps in restoring normal health kidney and exerts protective influence on kidney and pancreas.
•     It is used for treatment of various problems such as Fevers, sore throats, wounds, swollen glands, skin irritations, ulcers, muscle aches and gout pain

Safety and Precaution:

    Use carefully, Fenugreek oil can affect blood sugar levels in people with diabetes as it is hypoglycemic.

    Avoid using fenugreek oil as it can cause early contraction and also may cause unusual body odor.

Description-

Ajowan is derived from the herb i.e. Trachyspermum ammi, also known as Caram copticum belongs to Apiaceae family. It is originated from Egypt and also spread throughout South West Asia such as in India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. It grows up to 2 feet, a predominately winter crop and harvested in month of April. Ajowain is annual shrub with small, erect with soft hairs and its fruits are grayish in color with oval in shape. Ajowain oil is used in preparation of medicines.

Extraction-

Ajowain oil is obtained from crushed- dried seeds of Trachyspermum ammi shrub.

Properties-

Ajowain oil is pale yellowish brown in colour, burning taste with characteristic thyme odor.

Composition-

It is composed of thymol, γ-terpinene, p-cymene, β-pinene, carvacrol and dipentene.

Uses-

• It is used as ingredient in toothpaste and mouthwashes as it prevent bad breath and its thymol content is an effective mouthwash.
• It is used in eardrops for earaches.
• It is used for aromatherapy, in massage body oil and providing relief from muscle spasm, cramps and arthritis.
• It is used for treatment of cholera and diarrhea.
• It is useful in breathing issues as it relax air passage and allows more oxygen into lungs so help in treatment of bronchial pneumonia and other respiratory ailments.
• It provides aid in healing painful throat.
• It provides ease in stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cold and coughs.
• It helps in kidney stone as it dissolves stone and treats urinary infections to relieve pain and other discomfort of kidney.
• It is used to alleviate rheumatic pain and inflammatory condition.
• Ajowain oil is used in wound cleaning and treating skin infection because of its antiseptic property

Description-

Clove Oil is an essential oil obtained from clove plant i.e. Syzygium aromaticum, belongs to Myrtaceae family. Clove plant is evergreen tree which grows up to 10 meter and its native place is Indonesia. Clove oil is rich in minerals and vitamins such as Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Iron, hydrochloric acid and Vit. A & Vit. C.

Composition-

Clove oil is of three types on the basis of its composition and extraction of oil from part of clove plant–

    Bud Oil– Bud oil is extracted from nail shaped rose-peach flower bud; its main constituents are eugenol (60-65%), eugenyl acetate, caryophyllene and other minor constituents.

    Leaf Oil– Leaf oil is derived from bright green leaves, its constituents is eugenol (82-85%), no eugenyl acetate and other minor constituents.

    Stem Oil– Stem oil is derived from twigs, its major constituents is eugenol (90-95%) ad its other minor constituents.

Extraction–

Clove oil is extracted from buds, leaves and stem of clove plant by steam distillation method, clove oil is extracted from clove buds using supercritical carbon dioxide method and clove oil extracted from leaves of clove by water distillation.

Properties-

Clove oil is strongly warm and powerful aroma, watery viscosity, spicy in smell and colorless to pale yellow in appearance.

Blending-Clove oil blends with essential oils such as basil oil, rosemary oil, cinnamon oil, grapefruit oil, lemon oil, nutmeg oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, lavender oil and geranium essential oil etc.

Uses-

•     Clove oil is used as antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal as it helps in treatment of wounds, cuts, scabies, athlete’s foot, bruises, in injuries, fungal infection etc.
•     It is used in dentistry such as toothaches, as clove oil contains eugenol which provides relief from dental pain and also used as soothing balm on infants who are teething.
•     Clove oil is used to added flavor in several Indian and Chinese dishes such as pickles, sausage, spice, cakes and many other cultural foods due to its spicy and unique flavor.
•     It is used in aromatherapy and in massage oil because of its soothing effect provides relief from stress and pain.
•     It is used in treatment of acne and also help in lessens the effect of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin and facial rejuvenation of eyes as it increases blood flow.
•     It boosts immune system.
•     It helps in insomnia as it induces sleep.
•     Clove oil also has anti inflammatory property due to its ingredients flavanoids which provides relief from painful swelling and inflammation so it is used in treatment of asthma and rheumatism.
•     It is used to clear nasal passage and provides relief from respiratory problems such as cold, cough, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis and tuberculosis.
•     Because of its soothing qualities, it is used in extremely diluted form for baby’s gums as it provides ease in pain and reduces their discomfort as well.
•     Clove oil act as aphrodisiac property due to its stimulating effect on mind and also removes mental exhaust & fatigue.
•     Clove Oil is used to help to sort out leg ulcers and skin sores.
•     It used in treatment of sty i.e. inflammation in eye lashes.
•     It is used in treatment of Cholera.
•     It is helpful in treatment of diabetes as it helps in control level of blood sugar.
•     Due to its soothing aroma, it is used in making of soap and perfume as active ingredients.
•     It is used to halts digestive problems like flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
•     It stimulates digestion as it helps in relaxing smooth muscle lining in gastrointestinal tract.

Safety and Precautions-

    Overconsumption of clove oil may cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

    It may induce allergic effects.

    It may lead to shortness of breath, rashes and itching.

    Due to its strong nature, it can cause burns inside if used incorrectly.

    Repeated use of clove oil can cause skin damage.

Description-

Cinnamon is an herb belongs to genus Cinnamomum oriented from typical Asia, cultivated in India, Mauritius, Sri Lanka etc.  for flavoring and medicinal use. When cinnamon tree become 6 years old then its bark is removed in long strips, after which left them to dry in hot sun, obtained strips roll up into tubes called Culinary spice. It contains essential minerals such as Manganese, Iron and calcium and also have high content of fiber. Cinnamon oil is sweet spice relished all over the world.

Extraction-

Cinnamon oil is extracted by steam distillation of bark and leaves.

Composition-

Its main constituent is cinnamic aldehyde (80-85%) and others are caryophyllene, cymene, eugenol, linalool, methylamine ketone.

Properties-

Cinnamon Oil exudes a spicy aroma, highly concentrated and very strong.

Blending-

Cinnamon oil is well blends with other spice oils such as black pepper, clove, cardamom & ginger as well as bergamot, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender lemon, orange, rosemary, tea tree, thyme and ylang ylang.

Uses- In Cookery-

•     It is used in desserts, cakes, pastries and biscuits.
•     It is used to flavor the food due to its digestive property and for spicy aroma.
•     It is used as ingredient of Carmelite water.
•     It is used to flavoring of syrups, creams and aromatic or mulled wines.
•     It is also used for hot drinks like cocoa or chocolate.

Industrial application-

•     It can be used in mouthwashes as well as in chewing gums to replace bad breath.
•     It is involves in perfume making as it have refreshing aroma.
•     It is also used as an herbal tea.

As a herbal medicine- Cinnamon oil have antioxidant, anti inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, lipid lowering, antirheumatic, digestive, antiseptic property.

•  It helps in blood purification so used as best treatment for pimples.
•  It improves blood circulation due to presence of blood thinning compounds.
•  It ensures oxygen supply to body’s cells which leads to higher metabolic activity.
•  Cinnamon oil have pain relief property, it helps in removing stiffness of muscle and joint so ive relief in arthritis.
•  It boosts the brain activity by removing nervous tension and memory loss so removes headache in cold.
•  It controls blood sugar so useful for diabetic patients.
•  As it has coagulant property, it helps to stop excess bleeding, effective in healing.
•  It can also reduce the risk of colon as it improves the health of colon.
•  It is effective in indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, and flatulency and also removes acidity.
•  It is also helpful in relieving cold, influenza, sore throat and congestion.
•  It provides relief in menstrual discomfort and cramping.
•  It can be used in natural birth control as it can delays menstruation.
•  It is diuretic, help in secretion and discharge of urine.
•  It is also useful against Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson’s disease.

Safety and Precaution-

    Due to high eugenol content of cinnamon oil has potential to corrode metal, so it is stron as it has a burning quality.

    If you experience discomfort the use bland oil such as coconut oil, olive oil to dilute cinnamon oil on skin and wipe off excess.

    If you do get cinnamon oil into eyes then use a carrier oil to dilute and remove the oil.

Specification of Cinnamon Bark Oil:

• Product Name – Cinnamon Bark Oil
• Appearance – Fluid liquid
• Colour – Yellow colour
• Odour – Typical taste of Cinnamon
• Botanical Source – Cinnamomum Zylanicum

Physico-Chemical Properties:

• Specific Gravity – 0.980 – 1.090
• Refractive Index – 1.560 – 1.590
• Optical Rotation – 0°C
• Solubility – Soluble Alcohol (70%)
• Storage – In well fitted container in cool and dark place.