Botanical name Anthemis nobilis L
Family Solanaceae
Source Seeds
Origin India
Processing Method Steam Distillation
Color/Consistency This is a viscous dark red liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma A base note with a mild aroma and a somewhat spicy scent.
Blends With Chili Seed is not typically blended with other essential oils.
Product Abstract
Chili oil is a popular preparation of a vegetable oil that has been infused with chili peppers. Chili peppers are the (typically dried) fruit from plants in the Capsicum genus, and while these peppers originated in Mexico, this oil is now available globally, and various cultivars of chili peppers are grown in countries all around the world. Although most commonly used in culinary applications, often in Asian countries and cuisine, chili oil can also be used for a vast array of medical conditions, due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Chili peppers are rich in the active ingredient capsaicin, which can have a profound impact on the body.
History
Chili peppers have been a part of the human diet in the Americas since at least 7500 BCE. The most recent research shows that chili peppers were domesticated more than 6000 years ago in Mexico, in the region that extends across southern Puebla and northern Oaxaca to southeastern Veracruz, and were one of the first self-pollinating crops cultivated in Mexico, Central and parts of South America.
Common Usage
Caution
Dilute very well before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided; wash hands immediately after use. Excessive use of this product should be avoided. It may stain clothing and skin.
Main Constituents
Capsaicin 0.1-0.5%
Capsaicinoids 65 - 75%
Palmitic Acid 15,98%
Diethylhxyl Adipate 2,02%
Methyl Linoleate 1,58%
Aliphatic Dimethy L Ester 4,18%
Oleic Acid 12,26%
Linoleic Acid 47,09%
b- Monolinolein 6,33%
Flash Point (Closed cup) °C 164 ºC
Refractive Index 1.4500 - 1.4845 25ºC
Specific Gravity 0.922 - 0.929 @ 25ºC
Solubility in Alcohol Soluble