Botonical Name | : | Pandanus Odoratissmus | |
CAS # | : | 8012-89-3 | |
Country of Origin | : | India (Orissa) | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow color with sweet floral odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and alcohol | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.932 - 0.934 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N.A. | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.483 - 1.500 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 70ºC | |
Major Constituents | : | 2-phenylethyl-methylether , 2-phenylethyl acetate | |
Plant Part Used | : | Flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Kewda (Pandanus odoratissimus) essential oil is extracted from the kewra flower through steam distillation method. Owing to it's amazing health benefits, Kewra Oil is widely used in aromatherapy applications. Pale yellow to brown in color, this oil is prominently used in Food & Beverages industry for flavouring various food items, sweets, meats, syrups and soft drinks. Kewra is known to have antioxidant properties and may help in fighting cancer. It's strong & refreshing floral fragrance gives a calming effect and can aid in mental relaxation. Kewra Oil is highly sought after for manufacturing perfumes, body lotions, creams, room fresheners, scented candles, incense sticks, soaps and other cosmetics. CONSTITUENTS:
terpinen-4-ol , 2-phenyl ethyl methyl ether, -terpineol & 2-phenyl ethyl alcohol . AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Kewra essential oil has a strong flowery fragrance similar to rose flowers but it is more fruityBLENDS WITH:
Ylang ylang.COMMON NAMES:
Screw Pine, Kevada.USES:
- Widely used as an antiseptic and antibacterial oil.
- This oil is an antispasmodic, stimulant and has shown calming effect on brain nerves.
- Kewra essential oil has various therapeutic uses that can help in stabilizing mind & body function.
- Kewra oil is widely used as a moisturizer in burn ointments, crack relief creams, day creams and other kinds of cosmetics as it has the ability to penetrate deeper inside the skin.
- Blends well with jasmine, lemon, cypress & geranium, kewra oil is a stimulant & can be used for treating rheumatoid arthritis.