Description
Appearance: Viscous Liquid
Aroma: Mild nutty
Color: Yellow
Chemical constituents: Apricot oil has various chemical compounds
that include arginine, histidine, lysine, phenylalanine, valine,
leucine, crystine and tryptophanmethionine.
Extraction: It is extracted by the cold pressing of the seed and
also by solvent extraction.
2. Usage and applications:
Aromatherapy usage: It is used in massage therapy to help promote
healthy skin, nourish and strengthen the body, relieve stress,
reduce pain and encourage balance and well being
Pharmaceutical usage: Apricot Kernel Oil is used as an antitussive,
anti-asthmatic and to treat tumors in traditional Chinese medicine.
It helps to calm the inflammation / irritation of eczema and
dermatitis.
Industrial uses:
Apricot oil is used in making many industrial products like
adhesives, cosmetics, hair oils, food containers, fuel additives,
varnishes, plastics and fibers. It has a wide range of industrial
applications.
