Babchi Oil is also known as Psoralea corylifolia belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is also called Bakuchi in Sanskrit. The seeds of Babchi are used to extract essential oils with the use of steam distillation method. It is used as a vasodilator, pigment, or and cardiac tonic in Ayurveda for above 4000 years. It helps to treat various health conditions such as leprosy, leucoderma, vitiligo, stress, and reproductive ailments. Babchi oil has major chemical constituents such as bakuchiol, psoralen, linalool, limonene, α-element, angelicin, bavachalcone, is psoralen, cortisol, 6-prenylnaringenin, storyline, isobavachalcone, corylifolin, psoralen, bavachromanol, methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, and neobavaisoflavone. This oil possesses various healing properties such as antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-tumor, antidepressant, stimulant, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, antiviral, stomachic, astringent, anti-hyperglycemic, cytotoxic, cardiac, diuretic, tonic, deobstruent, anthelmintic, and laxative.
Bakuchi oil helps to control skin problems & helps to maintain the normal color of skin. Bakuchi Oil has an irritant effect on skin and mucus membrane. The oil permeates through the epidermis and stimulates the cells situated there. The oil Bakuchi helps to change white skin, rough, dry, scaly, discolored skin within 3 months. It is also used for early wound healing. Psoralea corylifolia seeds Oil. High-quality Ayurvedic herbs Psoralea corylifolia seeds. Pure Babchi Oil expelled from the seed of Babchi-Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia). No base oil is used. Cold-pressed and double filtered in muslin cloth. In Sanskrit literature of about 500 BC, there is a specific reference to an oil press. Oil is processed with the method of Kachchi Ghani refers to the cold press extraction process for taking out oil from seeds. Traditionally, oil from seeds was extracted in kohls (a wooden cold press used with the help of a buffalo). In this process, seeds are crushed at low temperatures so natural properties, antioxidants, and essential oils are retained in the oil. Mortar of the kohl is made up of the trunks of hardwoods of Neem (Azadirachta Indicia). The pestle is made of the trunk of the Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) tree trunk. Also, during the process of extraction in ghani system, the temperature remains as low as 45°C so negligible chances of oxidative and lipolytic deterioration are there. How to use Babchi Oil: As Babchi oil supplied by our company is pure, quite strong, and may lead to blister formation in sensitive individuals. 1 part Babchi oil, 4-8 parts coconut oil mixes it well and makes a dilution. Don’t apply directly on the affected area. If you are using it the first time it may not be suitable for your skin. So, before application apply a smaller amount of diluted oil on your arm or leg and observe it for the next 5 minutes.If everything seems to be fine then you can use it in the required area.
Health Benefits of Babchi oil
Let’s take a closer look at the health benefits provided by Babchi oil:
Skin health
The oils extracted from Babchi seeds help to treat skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema, boils, skin eruptions, scabies, leucoderma, ringworm, and vitiligo. The research shows that Babchi oil has psoralens that stimulate melanin pigments of skin structure and promote pigmentation. It enhances skin health and shores up residual pigmentation. Apply the mixture of 1 drop of lavender oil, 2 drops of Babchi oil, 1 drop of Frankincense oil, 2.5 ml of Jojoba oil, and 1 drop of Orange oil to the affected areas of ringworm, itching, skin eruptions, scabies, vitiligo, edematous skin conditions, inflamed skin nodules, red papules, discolored dermatosis, and eczema. It promotes circulation of blood; production of melanin pigments ad purifies the blood. It also improves the color of skin, hair, and nails.
Oral health
Babchi essential oil helps to strengthen bones by promoting the calcification of bones. It has a high concentration of calcium so massage with the mixture of 2 drops of Black cumin oil, 5 drops of Babchi oil, 10 ml of sesame oil, and 2 drops of Birch oil. It helps to stimulate bones, promote calcium and assist recovery from bone dislocation and boost health in the case of osteoporosis. It also possesses astringent, antibacterial, antimicrobial properties that help to treat weak gums, plaque, bad breathe, halitosis, and bleeding gums. Gargle by adding 1 drop of clove oil and 1 drop of Babchi oil to a cup of warm water in the night and morning. It helps to strengthen teeth as well as gums.
Vitiligo
Bakuchi controls the vitiligo spot because it helps in shrinking the white patches, the darker area slowly covers all white skin area, which leads to visible skin changes due to its Kusthaghna and Rasayana properties.
Skin disease
Bakuchi helps to treat various skin problems like itching red papules, itching eruptions, eczema, ringworm, rough and discolored dermatosis, dermatosis with fissures due to its Raktashodaka(Blood Purifier) properties.
Worm infestation
Bakuchi treats worm infestation due to its Krimighna (anti worms) property.
Cough disorders
Bakuchi has the property of balancing Kapha as well as has Ushna Virya (hot in Potency) so it can help control asthma, cough, and bronchitis.
Respiratory health
Babchi oil helps to lower chronic fever which is known as Jwarahara. Inhale the mixture of 1 drop of Peppermint oil and 2 drops of Babchi oil in a steam inhalation that helps to provide relief from bronchitis, nasal congestion, whooping cough, cold, sinusitis, headache, breathing problems, and asthma. Massage back, throat, and chest with one drop of Babchi oil with vaporizing ointment. This helps to improve the health condition of the respiratory system. In warm bathing water, add two drops of Babchi oil. It helps to prevent respiratory infections. Massage with the mixture of 2 ml of coconut oil, 1 drop of Cajeput oil, and two drops of Babchi oil to the foot soles. This helps to lower the body temperature caused by high fever.
Treat reproductive problems
Babchi oil possesses aphrodisiac properties that support the reproductive health of both women and men. It acts as a tonic and enhances vitality. It helps to treat impotence, incontinence, frigidity, premature ejaculation, and lack of sexual interest. Massage lower back, genital organs, and lower abdomen with the mixture of 2 drops of Cinnamon oil, 2 drops of Ylang Ylang oil, 3 ml of Jojoba oil, and 2 drops of Babchi oil, it helps to enhance mood, uplift senses, relax nerves, stimulates reproductive organs. Add one drop of rose oil, 2 drops of Babchi oil, and 1 drop of Sandalwood oil to the warm bathing water to enhance mood.
Treat cancer
Babchi oil helps to treat cancers such as lung cancer. It has chemical components such as psoralen, corylfolinin, and bavachinin. It slows down the growth of osteosarcoma and lung cancer cells.
Augments Skin Health
Laden with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, Ayurveda recommends Takeuchi as a powerful panacea to heal and remedy various skin conditions like vitiligo, psoriasis, acne, etc. Owing to its blood purifying properties which help in removing toxins from the blood, it helps in treating a host of skin infections as well. It not only helps in shielding the skin from oxidative radical damage due to the harmful UVA and UVB rays, but also reduces the risk of the various signs of aging like wrinkles, blemishes, spots, fine lines, and dark circles. It is also beneficial for treating allergic conditions like acne, pimples, zits, psoriasis, scabies, eczema, and many more. It is even useful in healing cracked heels.
Nurtures Hair Growth
Bakuchi is packed with powerful phytonutrients that stimulate the growth of hair roots i.e. follicles. Applying bakuchi oil regularly on hair and scalp vastly improves hair texture, thickness, controls hair loss, and even helps in preventing premature greying of hair strands. Furthermore, bakuchi oil is a blessing for thwarting dandruff thanks to its antifungal traits, thereby resolving an itchy, flaky scalp and supplementing the growth of long, thick hair.
Promotes Digestion
Imbued with excellent carminative and digestive properties, bakuchi even helps in treating a host of digestive woes. The anti-flatulent property reduces the formation of gas in the alimentary canal, thus reducing flatulence, bloating, constipation, and abdominal distension. The antacid property of the herb prevents the formation of excessive acids in the stomach thereby treating indigestion, ulcer, gastritis and promoting better absorption of nutrients in the body.
Remedies Kidney Stones
The presence of organic acids in bakuchi is extremely beneficial in treating kidney stones and other kidney disorders as well. This bio-active component reduces the accumulation and deposition of calcium and magnesium which ultimately leads to stones in the kidneys and ureter. Additionally, being a potent antispasmodic agent, it also allows the already formed kidney stones to easily pass through the urinary system with less pain.
Promotes Heart Health
The powerful cardio-tonic properties of bakuchi play a key role in treating a host of heart anomalies. By acting as a calcium channel blocker, it manages irregular cardiac rhythm. It prevents lipid peroxidation and accumulation in the blood vessels which in turn reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, heart blocks, heart attacks, blood clots, etc. It also reduces platelet aggregation, and thus facilitates the smooth flowing of blood throughout the body. The potent vasodilatory action of the herb manages high blood pressure as well.
Prevents Cancer
Many research studies highlight the use of bakuchi powder as a beneficial component in managing benign as well as malignant cancers/tumors, especially ovarian and uterine cancers. The abundance of quinones and cyclic hexapeptides in bakuchi actively helps in combatting the cancer cells in the colon, breast, and liver, lymphoma, myeloid leukemia, and other types of cancer.
Accelerates Weight Loss
The abundance of flavonoids and bioactive components in bakuchi helps the body shed excess weight faster. Enriched with fiber and essential nutrients, formulations containing bakuchi when taken regularly, help satiate sudden hunger pangs and prevent overeating and hence can play a pivotal role in one’s weight loss regimen. The herb also reduces the accumulation of LDL (i.e. Low-Density Lipoproteins or bad cholesterol) in the body, thereby improving metabolism and facilitating the body in maintaining a proper weight.
Prevents Ulcers
The anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties of the bakuchi seeds hold high significance in treating different types of ulcers like ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, canker sores or mouth ulcers, etc. The bioactive components in the herb help in healing mouth and gastric ulcers. It also helps to speed up the healing process and improves wound contracting ability, tissue regeneration, and wound closure so as to facilitate faster healing.
Treats Diarrhoea
The potent anti-bacterial and anti-diarrheal properties of bakuchi is extensively used for removing bacteria from the intestines that cause diarrhea and other intestinal infections. When ingested in prescribed amounts, it can be used for treating a type of diarrhea known as ama antisera i.e. acute diarrhea where the bowel is slimy, sticky, full of mucus, and has a foul odor. This formulation not only removes the toxins from the body but also effectively reduces the frequency of stools and even treats dysentery.
Rectifies Respiratory Problems
Blessed with powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, and anti-asthmatic properties, bakuchi is considered to be a well-known traditional remedy for all sorts of respiratory troubles. It is pivotal in treating the common cold, sore throat, cough, and flu symptoms. It also actively thins and loosens rheum particles within the chest and nasal cavities and hence eases breathing and helps the body to get rid of mucus. It is also beneficial for treating asthma, bronchitis, and other pulmonary conditions.
Boosts Your Immunity
Babchi seeds contain Vitamin C which boosts your immunity by increasing levels of white blood cells in the body, capable of fighting infections.
Keeps Acne At Bay
Babchi oil has antibacterial properties that can prevent breakouts by removing toxins from the skin. It also contains vitamin E which inhibits bacterial growth on the skin’s surface to prevent future outbreaks.
Natural Sunscreen
Protect your skin without clogging pores! This oil has a high amount of antioxidants that combine with vitamin A to provide natural sun protection.
Maintains Skin Elasticity
Great for dry or oily skin, this oil will balance the amount of sebum produced by your face so you won’t have to worry about unwanted breakouts.
Heals Acne Scars
If you are looking to fade acne scars or any other scarring on your skin then this is perfect for you! This oil works to heal these imperfections by speeding up cellular turnover and collagen production.
Soothes Irritated Skin
Babchi oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe redness or irritation of the face by decreasing inflammation in the skin. It also contains antimicrobial agents which speed up the healing of wounds and can help prevent scarring.
Stimulates Collagen Production
As we age collagen production slows down which causes a decline in skin elasticity and a loss of hydration. This oil is great for stimulating collagen production to keep your face healthy and young-looking.
Fights Signs Of Aging
Babchi oil has been used to delay signs of aging by nourishing the skin from within. It’s known to reduce fine lines and wrinkles caused by the sun, stress or fatigue by promoting new cell growth.
Prevents Premature Aging
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by using this oil regularly. It contains antioxidants that can fight free radicals caused by environmental pollutants to protect your skin from any further damage.
Traditional Uses of Babchi Seeds
- The babchi seeds are used to treat some skin problems, such as vitiligo.
- In Chinese traditional medicine, these babchi seeds are used to improve general vitality.
- This herb is used to treat impotence, febrile disease, frequent urination, premature ejaculation, bedwetting, lower back pain, and incontinence.
- The fruits of this herb are used as a tonic to treat genital organs.
- The vaidyas use the babchi seed powder internally to treat leucoderma and leprosy.
- Babchi powder or oil is used externally to treat various skin problems, such as leprosy, leucoderma, and hair loss.
- This herb is also improving bone calcification, and also it used to treat osteoporosis and bone fractures.
- The babchi seeds are effectively treated for vitiligo; this skin problem is caused because of the loss of pigmentation.
- The babchi leaves provide better relief from diarrhea.
- The babchi roots are used to treat teeth caries.
- In India, the babchi seed powder is mixed with yellow arsenic and cow urine to prepare a paste.
- The fruits are used to treat piles, vomiting, bronchitis, anemia, and also it help to improve complexion.
- Using the babchi seed oil with the betelnut leaves will help to treat leprosy.
- Using the babchi seed powder with the buttermilk externally will help to treat ringworm and scabies.
- Using the babchi seeds with nutmeg and haritaki will effectively treat cold symptoms and chronic diarrhea.
- The babchi seeds are used to treat the bilious disorder, snakebites, and scorpion sting.
- This babchi helps to cure gynecologic bleeding.
- The babchi seeds with sesame seeds will help to treat ringworm.
- This herb also helps to treat eczema and hair loss.
- The babchi seeds are also used to treat heart problems, ulcers, blood disorders, and elephantitis.
- It is used as a treatment for vitiligo.
- It helps to treat cardiovascular problems, leprosy, liver inflammation, leucoderma, uterine hemorrhage, jaundice, asthma, premature ejaculation, menstrual discomforts, alopecia areata, and skin pigmentation problems.
- It is also useful for urinary tract disorders, diabetes, cardiac problems, kidney problems, constipation, worm infestation, bleeding disorders, inflammation and anemia.
- It improves the condition of leprosy, leucoderma, and psoriasis.
- It promotes pigmentation and stimulates melanin pigments.
- It helps to treat weak gums, plaque, bleeding gums, bad breath or halitosis, and other oral problems.
- It helps to treat grey hairs.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE OF BAKUCHI
- Bakuchi Churna – ¼-½ twice a day.
- Bakuchi Capsule – 1-2 capsules twice a day.
- Bakuchi Tablet – 1-2 tablets twice a day.
Precautions
- Consult a doctor to treat any medical condition.
- It should not be used internally.
- Avoid sun exposure after using Babchi oil.
- Pregnant women should not use it.
- People with a sore throat, dry mouth, constipation, urinary tract infection, and haematuria should avoid it.
Safety Information
Caution: Redness, irritation at the site where the oil is applied, is a normal process showing that the herb has started working. So this is a must for stimulation of melanin pigments in the skin which imparts normal color to the skin. As babchi oil manufactured by our company is pure, quite strong and may lead to blister formation in sensitive individuals. So first test the oil by applying only a droplet of oil to the skin. If it causes excessive irritation, then reduce its concentration by mixing coconut oil to it in the ratio of 1:4 or 1:8 i.e. 1 drop of babchi oil and 4 drops or 8 drops of coconut oil to be mixed and applied on the affected part, depending upon the level of sensitivity. Mild exposure to the sun is recommended by some physicians in some books after applying this oil. But we do not recommend going out in sun after applying oil to sensitive individuals. As it may cause irritation and more redness at required site. Caution: Pregnant/Lactating women or children with any pre-existing condition should use under the advice of your Medical Practitioner. Do not apply this oil to the most sensitive parts of the body and skin without the guidance of your health care provider.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Take a few drops of Bakuchi oil (as per your requirement).
2. Add an equal quantity of coconut oil to it.
3. Apply it on the affected area 4-5 times a day.
Tips
1. Take Bakuchi oil as per your requirement.
2. Mix it with an equal quantity of coconut oil.
3. Apply this mixture on the affected area and expose it to morning sunlight.
4. Repeat daily for better results.
Tips
1. Take a few drops of Bakuchi oil.
2. Add an equal amount of coconut oil to it.
3. Apply it to the affected area.
From Where To Buy
- MB Herbals Bakuchi Oil is Cold Pressed. This is 100% Pure Bakuchi Oil.
- Processed from Premium Quality Psoralea corylifolia Seeds.
- No Additives.
- Bakuchi Oil is recommended to be used in Dilution with Coconut Oil or Sesame Oil in a ration of 1:10
- Product of India.
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- 100% NATURAL and PURE: Babchi Oil Scientific name: Psoralea Corylifolia. Its 101% Pure Cold Pressed Carrier Oil.
- COLOUR & AROMA: It has a Clear reddish orange colour. Babchi Oil has a Sweet Aroma. EXTRACTION METHOD- Cold pressed
- USES: It helps maintain the right oil balance in the skin, making it an excellent choice for all skin types.
- USES: It helps maintain the right oil balance in the skin, making it an excellent choice for all skin types.
- TEXTURE and CONSISTENCY: This expertly blended oil is the perfect texture and consistency for massage and will leave your skin hydrated and healthy.
References
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