100% Natural sesame oil, also known as gingelly oil or til oil, is an edible vegetable oil, extracted from the seed pods of dried sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum). The color of raw sesame oil is related to white, brown, and black sesame seeds. Pure sesame oil prepared from cold-pressed white sesame seeds is almost colorless and flavorless. Genuine sesame oil is prepared from roasted/toasted and brown/black sesame seeds are golden or dark brown/black with typical flavor.
Originally from Asia and Africa, sesame is chiefly cultivated in India, China, Africa, and Latin America. Sesame oil has anti-oxidant, anti-depressant, anticancer, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Authentic sesame oil is cholesterol-free and widely used in cooking, worship, body massage, hair treatment, foods, drugs, and cosmetics.
Linseed Oil
100% Linseed oil is a clear to yellowish color oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant and therefore commonly called flax seed oil. This oil is generally by cold pressing and solvent extraction methods. Also known as drying oil it is known for polymer-forming properties and thus can be blended with other oils, resins, and solvents.
The Linseed or flax plant is mainly cultivated in regions where there is alluvial soil. Canada, China, India, the USA, and Ethiopia are the biggest producers of linseed.
is one of the most useful natural oils that can be used for several purposes like varnish in wood finishing, pigment binder in oil paints, plasticizer and hardener in putty, and in the manufacture of linoleum, soaps, and inks. It is a slow-drying liquid with nice preservative properties and water resistance and therefore makes a good wood preservative. As in the form of edible oil, it contains the highest level of omega-3 fatty acids among vegetable oils and is most beneficial for reducing inflammation leading to atherosclerosis and for preventing heart disease and arrhythmia.
100% Natural mustard oil is produced from the seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra), brown mustard (Brassica juncea) and white mustard (Brassica hirta) plants. Raw mustard oil is dark brown with a strong, pungent taste and spicy odor, whereas refined mustard oil is odorless and tasteless.
Native to Eurasia, mustard is cultivated in India, China, Japan, Europe and Belgium. Mustard oil is the world’s third-largest edible oil. Pure mustard oil has the lowest saturated fat content of the edible oils.
Genuine mustard oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (essential fatty acid) which reduces cholesterol levels and protects against heart diseases. Authentic mustard oil is antibacterial and improves blood circulation, muscular development, and skin texture with various culinary usages.
Kalonji / Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
100% Natural nigella sativa seed is also known as black seed, black cumin (kalo jeera), black caraway, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, and Roman coriander. The scientific name is derived from the Latin ‘niger’ meaning ‘black’. Pure nigella sativa is popular in the Middle East as “Habbat Al Barakah” or “Blessed Seed”, since it cures many diseases.
Nigella Sativa has a pungent, bitter taste and smell. Authentic nigella sativa is native to southwest Asia and consumed largely in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the USA, and Europe.
Genuine nigella sativa is useful for stomach and intestinal health, kidney and liver conditions, respiratory health, and circulatory and immune system support.
100% Natural senna pods and leaves of Senna (Cassia angustifolia) is a shrubby medicinal plant. Commonly known as Senai in India, Senna is an Egyptian-Arabian name, originally used as a drug by Arabian physicians. Pure senna pods are used for centuries as a powerful purgative-laxative and naturally contain a chemical called anthraquinone glycoside.
Senna pods are cultivated in Egypt, India, Sudan, Africa, Europe and the USA. Raw senna pods have an unpleasant taste; hence sugar or honey is added to make it more palatable.
Genuine senna pods and leaves are anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-ulcer, cathartic, and vasorelaxant; used in constipation, anal fissures, cellular regeneration, detoxification, and cleansing.
Senna Leaves
100% Senna is a large genus of flowering plants belonging to the Fabaceae family. The most important of this species is Alexandrian Senna. The leaves and pods of this healing plant have been used since the 9th century by Arabian physicians as laxatives for treating constipation. This is the main reason for it being called as “cleansing herb”.
Known by the scientific name of Cassia Angustifolia, this healing herb is native of Egypt and mainly cultivated in the tropical regions of India, Africa, Europe, and America.
In the form of a paste, the senna leaves offer good treatment for acne, ringworm, and other skin disorders. They are the best sources for cellular regeneration, and to treat anal fissures and hemorrhoids. The leaves of senna are generally dried and used in preparing diet tea, also called senna tea for natural weight loss. Known for various medicinal values these are good anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, and anti-ulcer products.
100% Menthol Crystals are generally produced through extraction of peppermint oil or other mint oils. Menthol is a waxy, crystalline substance that is generally white and solid at room temperature. Known for its characteristic odor, this crystalline substance melts slightly above room temperature. By subjecting the distilled menthol oil to a temperature of -22° C, menthol crystallizes into solid crystals.
Known for their strong aroma, cooling and refreshing effect, the menthol crystals are generally used in the preparation of cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels. For relief from muscular pains, sprains, cough, congestion, flu and upper respiratory problems menthol crystals are excellent sources.
Henna Powder
100% Henna is a flowering plant that has been used since the bronze age to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather, and wool. Since it is difficult to form complex patterns from crushed leaves, the leaves of the Henna plant are usually dried, milled, and sifted to obtain fine powder to be used in different dye preparations. The coloring property of Henna is due to Lawsone, a burgundy compound that has an affinity for bonding with protein.
Henna is commercially cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of UAE, Morocco, Yemen, Tunisia, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, western India, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Turkey, Somalia and Sudan.
The main application of Henna powder is for skin dyeing and body art to adorn the body especially the hands and legs of women. It is an all-natural, safe hair dye that permanently colors hair without harsh chemicals. Since ancient times flowers of henna have been used to create perfume. Henna is good as an anti-fungal and also a preservative for leather and cloth.