Bakuchiol is a compound extracted from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia babchi plants and has long been used in traditional medicine due to their medicinal properties.
Beetroot extract is a potent antioxidant that can reduce signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, as well as treat vitiligo – a skin condition causing pigment loss – effectively.
Ayurvedic Benefits
Our organic Babchi Oil, also known as Bakuchi, is cold pressed from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia plants native to Sri Lanka and India. For generations it has been utilized in Indian Ayurved medicine as a traditional remedy against multiple skin disorders including Psoriasis, Leukoderma and Leprosy; also used as an effective remedy against Vitiligo due to an ingredient known as Psoralens that acts like sunlight-exposure-activated melanin production in depigmented areas of depigmented areas of skin; local application of herbal paste (Lepa) made from this herb is considered as safe and effective Ayurvedic treatment against Vitiligo.
Chandrika, Suprabha, Tvagdoshghani and Chandrashalaka are powerful skin healing herbs often referenced by Ayurvedic texts. Due to its nutritional and therapeutic properties it belongs to Acharya Charak’s “Shaka Varga”, or leafy vegetables group according to Acharya Vaghabhatta. All parts of this plant are beneficial; roots, stems and leaves as well as its powdered seed with its oil are particularly potency.
Skin Care Benefits
Bakuchi or Psoralea Corylifolia is an ancient yet highly-effective skin care herb, becoming more widely utilized today as it offers similar benefits as Retinol without irritation. Bakuchi helps brighten complexion, reduce pigmentation and plump up skin cells through collagen production boosting.
Honey can also be used to treat acne and breakouts, and is gentle enough for morning and night use – making it an excellent alternative to retinol for people with sensitive skin.
Be sure to seek out bakuchi oil or bakuchiol with at least 99% purity; anything less may contain chemical compounds that cause phytophotodermatitis. Furthermore, keep in mind that both babchi seed oil and bakuchiol are the same thing; always read the ingredients list to ensure you’re receiving an appropriate dosage of active ingredient; the real deal can be identified if its label specifies “bakuchiol” or “psoralea corylifolia extract”.
Hair Care Benefits
Babchi plant seeds (Psoralea corylifolia) contain bakuchiol, which works similarly to retinol in terms of its benefits for skin and hair health. Not only can it combat premature greying of hair but it can also treat dandruff, scalp infections and other common scalp ailments.
Bakuchiol is a meroterpene phenol which contains numerous other beneficial compounds, including flavonoids and furocoumarins, to improve skin appearance and promote natural melanin production. These substances also help improve overall melanin production naturally.
Studies have shown that Babchi seed oil can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike harsher treatments like Retinol, which may irritate or dry out skin, Babchi oil is gentle enough for daily massaging without causing irritation or dryness – helping promote relaxation as you use it regularly! Regular massage sessions with this calming oil also bring about feelings of calm.
Other Benefits
Babchi seeds and fruit have long been used as natural remedies for various afflictions. Their aphrodisiac properties make babchi an acclaimed natural libido enhancer in men while its fruit juice can manage abnormal uterine bleeding in women as well as reproductive problems. Constipation management using seed powder has also proven useful as well as parasitic intestinal infections; their calcium-rich extract may even aid with managing diabetes while improving bone health; studies conducted on animals suggest antidepressant qualities which may even prevent Alzheimer’s.
Bakuchiol, a meroterpene found in the seeds and fruit of this plant, has been discovered to possess anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Additionally, it was demonstrated to increase mitochondrial respiration rates as well as ATP levels within cultured PC12 cells while protecting them against 3-nitropyridine (3-NP)-induced mitochondrial dysfunctions.
Further studies have demonstrated its ability to inhibit tumors growth in mice lungs and reduce fibrosis in rat skeletal muscles. Furthermore, it acts as a natural antidiuretic with strong anti-leishmaniasis properties.
