Monday, February 18, 2013

Curry leaf



  • Benefits

Curry leaf is used to treat nausea, dysentery or diarrhea, fever or flu conditions, problems with vision or improving vision and infertility. It also acts as astringent, treats high blood sugar and high blood pressure.

  • Instructions for use

Mostly used in cooking to give a distinctive flavor but also used as essential oil, powder and paste. Paste of leaves, bark and root is widely used in treating conditions.

  • History and additional information

Curry leaf is native to India and is widely grown in back gardens to spice the food. It is a sub tropical tree that is mainly used for the leaves. The tree also produces black berries which are edible but the seeds of curry are considered toxic. The trees could grow up to 20 feet where the leaves are pinnate in structure.
Curry leaf oil is extracted from fresh or dry leaves using steam distillation

  • Details

          Latin/Botanical Name: Murraya koenigi
          Other Names: kari patta, Hojas de Curry, Chalcas koenigii
          Family: Rutaceae
          Part of plant used: leaves of tree whole or ground
          Place of origin: India and in Himalayas  

  • Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: spice odor sweet as well as spicy
Color: pale yellow
Aroma Strength: Warm
Consistency: Liquid
Note: Base
Blending suggestions: clove, caraway, rosemary and cinnamon

  • Safety  precaution of this essential oil:

If taken in lower doses no particular reaction of side effects are known of this oil. The consumption or use of this oil is not advisable for pregnant ladies.

Cumin oil/Black seed



  • Benefits

It helps in aiding digestion if taken in lower doses, works as diuretic to increase the quantity of urination, treats diarrhea and cholera caused by bacteria.

  • Instructions for use

Black seeds are used as flavoring in different cuisines and it also contains medicinal effects to cure different conditions.

  • History and Additional information

Cumin is a small plant with flowers that is used from ancient time. The seed is procured from the fruit of the plant which is then sun dried and used as whole or in oil form. It was first cultivated in the parts of Iran and Mediterranean region. It was also used in the cuisines and food of Roman and Greek people. From millennium cumin is used for flavoring curries in India. 
Cumin oil is procured form the dried seeds through steam distillation.

  • Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
Other names: Nigella Sativa, geerah
Family: Apiaceae
Part of plant used: seeds
Place of origin: Syrian site and Iran

  • Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: it has warm, earthy and distinctive aroma
Color: Black
Aroma strength: Strong
Consistency: Liquid to thick
Note: Base
Blending suggestions: cumin oil blends well with essential oils of Angelica, Caraway and Coriander.

  • Safety precaution for this Essential oil

If the oil is used for topical application, skin should not be exposed to sunlight to avoid toxicity. The seed naturally emits a strong aroma therefore higher dosage of oil could lead to feeling of nausea and pain in head.


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