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 | Botonical Name | : | AzadirachtaIndica |
| CAS # | : | 8002-65-1 |
| Country of Origin | : | India |
| Color & Odor | : | Yellowish brown to dark greenish brown liquid with pungent, earthy, green musty smell |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.89000 to 0.89900 @ 25°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | -70 to -80 |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.47600 to 1.49000 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | > 100 °C |
| Major Constituents | : | Triterpenes limonoids such as azadirachtin, salannin, meliantriol, nimbin, nimbidin, meliantriol, deacetylazadirachtinol. |
| Plant Part Used | : | Seeds |
| Extraction Method | : | Expeller pressed of the seeds |
DESCRIPTION:
Neem Seed oil is extremely rich oil which is semisolid in natural state. It is attributed mainly because of triglycerides and triterpenoid compounds, and has a strong fragrance. Neem oil is hydrophobic in nature. It also contains steroids and other naturally-occurring organic chemicals like triterpenoids. This oil has been valued for centuries in traditional Indian medicine to aid in the healing of topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, burns and acne. CONSTITUENTS:
The main constituents of the neem carrier oil are Triterpenes more specifically, limonoids such as azadirachtin, salannin, meliantriol, nimbin, nimbidin, meliantriol, deacetylazadirachtinol, salannin, salannol, 3-deacetylsalannin etc. Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:
Neem Carrier Oil has a pungent, earthy, green musty smell with slight nutty scent towards the end.BLENDS WITH:
Neem carrier oil blends with most of the essential oils including almond, Jojoba, patchouli, Tea Tree, Patchouli, etc. COMMON NAMES:
Neem, Indian Lilac, Margosa Tree, Nim, Crackjack, Paradise Tree, White Cedar, Chinaberry USES:
Neem oil also has medicinal properties and is used in various cosmetics as well. It is rich in fatty acids and glycerides and together with its healing properties, provides an excellent natural moisturizing base for various skin care formulations. Neem oil is an effective antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, dermatological and dental agent. It is also widely hailed as a natural insect repellent.
