An exotic fragrance serving natural beauty

Thanks to its sweet and spicy fragrance, combined with its toning properties, Kachur Sughandi is an essential ingredient in traditional Ayurvedic treatments to restore vitality to hair and beautify the skin.

Description

Fine powder, light beige to soft ochre color, fresh and slightly camphoric aromatic odor, smooth texture.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Kachur Sughandi, Fragrant Galangal, Aromatic Ginger
• Latin name: Kaempferia galanga
• Family: Zingiberaceae
• Part used: Rhizome (root)
• Form: Powder
• Origin: India, Southeast Asia
• English name: Aromatic Ginger Powder
• German name: Kachur Sughandi Pulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de kachur sugandhi
• Name in Italian: Polvere di kachur sugandhi
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق كاشور سوغندي

Main virtues

Traditionally used to stimulate and strengthen hair, revitalize skin, and add a delicate, refreshing scent to body care products.

Main constituents

Essential oils (ethers, camphene), starch, flavonoids, natural aromatic compounds.

Traditional use and dosage

• Hair mask: Mix 2 tablespoons of powder with water or aloe vera to form a soft paste. Apply to scalp and hair, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse.
• Scented Body Mask: Incorporate into exfoliating masks to tone the skin and give it a natural fresh scent.
• Aromatic sachets: Use as dry powder in sachets to naturally scent cabinets and treatment areas.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Preferred external cosmetic use.
• Do a skin test beforehand for very sensitive skin.
• Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest without specialist medical advice.

History and origin

Used for centuries in traditional Asian medicines, particularly in Ayurveda and Balinese treatments, Kachur Sughandi is a precious root that combines exotic fragrance and natural body and hair care.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: dry, cool place, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional Ayurvedic and Asian Herbal Texts

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