Chaulmogra Oil

Scientific Name- Hydnocarpus wightianus

Origin- India

Method of production- Cold Pressed

Color- Pale Yellow

Aroma- Woody

Chaulmogra oil is obtained from fresh ripe seeds of hydnocarpus species, has been widely used for medicines, skin and healthy hair. The oil derived from the seeds of several species, particularly from the genus hydnocarpus, belonging to the family flacourtiaceae is generally known as ‘chaulmoogra oil’. Among the different hydnocarpus species, H. wightiana is the major source of chaulmogra oil and other important species are H.kurzii and H. anthelmintica.

Chaulmogra oil is a non-edible oil obtained from the seeds of chaulmogra tree that grows in wastelands. The fatty acid constituents of vegetable oils determine their properties. Presence of long-chain cyclic fatty acids like chaulmogric acid, hydnocarpic acid and gorlic acid distinguishes chaulmogra oil from other oils.  

Key benefits

1. Chaulmogra oil is ideal for skin products for sensitive and irritated skin.
2. It moisturizes the skin and supports immunity of the skin against bacterial infection.
3. It benefits against hair loss and dandruff.
4. It purifies the skin and normalizes the sebaceous secretions.
5. It also helps in treatment of atopic skin.
6. It can help in anti-stain treatment due to its ability to harmonize pigmentation.
7. It accelerates and extends tanning.
8. It helps in anti-acne care.