Mahua Oil

Botanical Name: Madhuca longifolia

Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation

Parts Used: Seeds of the Mahua tree

Aroma : Nutty and Aromatic Fragrance

Other Name : Butter tree, honey tree, Mohwa, Iluppai, & Ippa

Extraction : Mahua seeds are harvested from trees, sun-dried for moisture reduction, dehusked, crushed into paste, and pressed using mechanical expellers to extract the oil efficiently.

Chemical Composition : Mahua oil contains oleic acid (40-50%), palmitic acid (20-30%), stearic acid (15-20%), linoleic acid (10-15%), triglycerides, and unsaponifiable matter, making it suitable for biodiesel and soap production.

Essential Oil Information :

Mahua essential oil is steam-distilled from the fragrant flowers of the Madhuca longifolia tree, offering a sweet, honey-like aroma with floral and fruity notes. It contains eugenol, geraniol, and terpenes, providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Used in perfumery, cosmetics, aromatherapy, and as a natural flavoring in food, it aids in traditional medicine.

Oil Properties :

Mahua essential oil, extracted via steam distillation from Madhuca longifolia flowers, is a pale yellow, lightweight, volatile liquid with a specific gravity of 0.85-0.92 and refractive index around 1.45-1.50. It features a sweet, honey-like aroma due to compounds like eugenol (20-30%), geraniol (15-25%), and terpenes. Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils, it exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for perfumery, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. Its shelf life is 1-2 years when stored in cool, dark conditions.

Uses :

Mahua essential oil is used in perfumery for fragrances, cosmetics for skincare benefits, aromatherapy for relaxation, and traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory effects. It's also employed in flavorings, soaps, candles, and as a natural insect repellent.

Therapeutic Properties :

Mahua essential oil offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, aiding relaxation, skin healing, and wound treatment in traditional medicine.

Blends Well With :

Mahua essential oil blends well with lavender, jasmine, and rose.

Summary :

Mahua essential oil, from Madhuca longifolia flowers, has a sweet aroma with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Used in perfumery, skincare, and aromatherapy; blends well with lavender, jasmine, and rose.

Precautions :

Always dilute Mahua essential oil with a carrier oil and perform a patch test before use. Avoid during pregnancy, on children, or with medical conditions; do not ingest. Store safely and discontinue if irritation occurs.

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