Babchi Oil
Psoralea corylifolia, commonly known as Babchi or Bakuchi, is an annual herb growing throughout the plains of India. Extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia, Babchi Oil has since long been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its magical effects to cure various skin diseases. Babchi is honored as Kustanashini
in Ayurveda, meaning leprosy destroyer
.
Psoralea corylifolia Linn. is one of the most popular Traditional Chinese Medicine and officially listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The plant is of immense biological importance, and it has been widely exploited since ages for its magical effect against several skin diseases, such as psoriasis, leukoderma, and leprosy. This plant is also pharmacologically studied for its chemoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Bakuchi Oil is also widely used in sunscreens and tanning products, and in hair and scalp products, particularly those that promote regrowth of hair lost due to alopecia.
This is a cosmetic product and is meant for external use only. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.
Safety-Perform a skin patch test for allergies before use.
PART USED Seeds
COMMON NAMES Bemchi Seed Oil, Bavanchi Seed Oil, Bakuchi Seed Oil, Babchi Seed Oil
SYNONYMS Psoralea corylifolia L.
Cullen corylifolium (L.) Medik.
ORIGIN India
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