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SUGANDHA
KOKILA OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Cinnamomum
glaucescens, Cinnamomum cecidodaphne
Meisn. |
Common
Name |
Cinnamon
Berry |
Vernacular
Name: |
Sugandha
Kokila, Malligiri |
Plant
Family: |
Lauraceae |
Distribution
in Nepal: |
In
central Nepal at altitude of 1,500m. |
Principal
Constituents: |
Eucalyptol,
ß-phellandrene (trace), p-Cymene, a- terpinene
(trace), Sabinene, ß–myrcene (trace), Trans methyl
cinnamate, Camphor, Linalool, a-pinene, ß- pinene,
among others. |
Description:
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Golden yellow fluid liquid having a camphoraceous, spicy
odor. |
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Method
of Extraction: |
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From
the dried berries of Cinnamomum cecidodaphne
Meisn. by steam distillation. |
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Analgesic, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Antiseptic, Astringent,
Carminative, Digestive,
Emmenagogue, Relaxant, Stomachic |
Other
Uses: |
Benefits
the nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related
conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension.
Useful in the treatment of circulation, muscles and
joints complications and relieves arthritis, inflamed
joints, muscular pains, rheumatism and sprains. Benefits
the digestive system and helps improve appetite. Helps
control infections |
Industrial
Uses: |
Extensively
used as fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics
and perfumes, toothpastes, and industrial fragrances. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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