Nar Kachur Oil
Nar Kachur oil is extracted from the rhizomes of Zedoary plant. This plant is popularly known as White Turmeric and is an active member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Zedoary plant is indigenous to Indonesia and India. It is a perennial plant with a warm and spicy aroma. The leaves of this plant are ovate and measure about 1 to 2 feet long. These leaves are marked with purple-color spots and are narrow at the base. The glossy flowers of this plant are yellow in color. These flowers are witnessed with the presence of red and green bracts. The flowers are followed by the triangular shaped fruits that contain oval shaped seeds. The most important part of this plant is the rhizome which has a hard interior and a thin skin. The outer skin is brown in color and the inner flesh is bright orange in color. This herbaceous plant has a mango-like aroma and is used as a popular spice in the West.
Nar Kachur oil is extracted from the rhizomes of Zedoary plant by steam distillation method. This viscous oil is golden yellow in color with a spicy aroma. Nar Kachur oil has a woody, cineolic, herbaceous, warm and camphoraceous fragrance. This oil blends well with sandalwood oil and lavender oil.
Latin name: Curcuma Zedoaria.
Alternative names: Kacōramu, Zedoary, Kachur, Zedoary Root, White Turmeric.
Zedoary plants are found growing in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia. This herb is cultivated all over India, especially in Karnataka and the Himalayan region. Nar Kachur oil contains curcumenol, zederone, germacrone, isocurcumenol, germacrone-4, 5-epoxide, curmanolide B, furanodienone, dehydrocurdione, curzerenone, curmanolide A and curcumenone. Kachur oil has restorative, anti-inflammatory, aromatic, blood purifying, pungent, uterus tonic and stimulant properties.
Uses: Kachur oil has been proved effective in treating many health disorders like menstrual ailments, dyspepsia, cough, flatulence, colic, ulcers, abdominal pain, rheumatism, poor blood circulation, swelling, vomiting, liver disorders and urinary tract infections. Respiratory disorders, gastro-intestinal problems, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, stress ulceration, wounds, pain, inflammation, skin problems and urinary problems are also treated with the curative effects of this herb. Nar Kachur natural oil is also trusted to normalize the body temperature, regularize the menstrual flow, purify the blood and enhance the function of digestive system. It strengthens the uterus and tones up the reproductive system by working as an aphrodisiac agent. Zedoary herb is also used in perfumes, pharmaceuticals and as a spice in culinary.
