Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Rare Kewda Essential Oil Pantanus Oloriferous

Botanical Name: Pandanus Odorifer/Pandanus Odoratissimus.
Family Name: Pandaceae.
Common Name: Kewda, Kewra, Keora, Screw Pine, Umbrella tree.
INCI: Pandanus Odorifer flower Oil.
Extraction Method: Organic Extraction. Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Flowers.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Exceptionally floral aroma, earthy-floral bouquet with honeyed, balsamic and very earthy.
Appearance: Yellow.
Country of Origin: India.
Blends well with: Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine Mogra, Jasmine Grandiflorum, Jasmine Yuhi, Rose Damask, White Rose, Gallic Rose, Sandalwood, Balsam Fir, Ylang Ylang Absolute, Night Queen, Gardenia.

Kewda is a very interesting and unique aroma, it is obtained by distillation of the flowers, it is a dioecious tree, which has biparental fertilization, with the flower of the male tree being the one that produces fragrance. Widely used in Asia in gastronomy for special events, as an offering to the Hindu goddess Manasa.

The female flowers, when fertilized, become a fruit, which takes two years to develop and mature, and changes its color from yellow, orange and red.

It is a flower that has been distilled for a long time as it is used to make traditional Indian Attars. 100,000 male flowers are needed to produce 1 liter of essential oil. There are writings in San Cristobal explaining the extraction process and the benefits of the Kewda flower.

Kewda essential oil is used in Ayurvedic medicine as a stimulant and antispasmodic to treat headaches, rheumatism, earaches, psychological disorders, threats of abortion, diabetes, fever.

Kewdra water, hydrosol, and essential oil added to skin care creams helps strengthen the skin's barrier functions, has great antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, deeply cleanses the skin, helps eliminate excess oil that settles in the pores and causes blockages.

Kewda also has moisture replenishing properties, helping to maintain the skin's elasticity and natural glow.

Some uses in Ayurveda:
-The root processed with sesame oil is used for external applications: headaches and joint pain.
-The stigma of the flowers or the essential oil of the flowers, previously diluted, is used as nasal drops to treat epileptic attacks.
-The root processed in coconut oil is used to treat alopecia, nourish and give shine.
-The essential oil, previously diluted in a carrier oil, is gently heated to treat earaches.

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.