| KEWRA / KEWDA / KEORA ABSOLUTE HYDROSOL |
Botanical Name | : | Pandanus Odoratissimus | Country of Origin | : | India | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.94 | Optical Rotation | : | 2 | Refrective Index | : | 1.49 | Plant Part | : | Flower | Blend With | : | Ylang Ylang | CAS No | : | 91770-47-7 | Flash Point | : | N/A | Extraction Method | : | Hydro Distillation |
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Description : Kewda (Pandanus odoratissimus) hydrosol is hydrodistilled from its flowers. It is prominently used in the food industry due to its characteristic aroma. It is a transparent liquid, almost similar to rose water. Although pandanus trees grow almost everywhere in tropical Asia, kewra water is still mainly a Northern Indian flavouring that is not used anywhere else.
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Constituents : The major components of the hydrodistilled kewda oil are 2-phenyl ethyl methyl ether (37.7%), terpinen-4-ol (18.6%), -terpineol (8.3%) and 2-phenyl ethyl alcohol (7.5%) |
Uses : Kewra hydrosol floral water is used for getting glow, soft & healthy skin. In Western cooking, kewra water makes a fine alternative to the flower essences like rose or orange essence
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Benefit : Kewra is said to have excellent antioxidant properties. Just like rose water, Kewra water too is good for skin. Kewra water is used for getting glow, soft & healthy skin. |
Caution Note: Do not take hydrosols internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.conduct a skin patch test when trying a hydrosol for the first time. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, discuss with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
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