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Phytessence™ Margosa
Art. No. NA21584
PLANT INFORMATION
Latin name Melia azadirachta
Family Meliaceae
Common names
English: Margosa, neem Portuguese: Margosa, Nim
French: Lilas de Perse Japanese: インドセンダン
German: Nimbaum Chinese: 楝树
Spanish: Margosa Russian: азадирахта индийская, маргоза
History / Uses
Margosa is a tree which has been used for a long time in traditional Indian agriculture and medicine.
The plant is really well-known for its insect repellent properties and the therapeutical use of the plant
have been laid down in classical texts of Ayurveda.
The tree may live for more than 200 years. The leaves are rich in polyphenols and terpenoic actives.
Margosa leaves contain numerous terpenic compounds called limonoids, as well polyphenols and
volatile cyclic sulfides. By its antiseptic and tonic properties Margosa supports the restriction of dilated
pores and is also recommended as an anti-inflammatory active.
Active molecules / Related properties
Limonoids Soothing, antibacterial,
Sulphurus compounds Antibacterial
Tannins Astringent, antioxidant
Used plant characteristics
Certified geographic Organic
Plant part Fair trade FSC
origin certified
Leaf No No No No
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
INCI Name Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
CAS Number 65381-09-1, 73398-61-5, 90063-92-6, 84696-25-3
EINECS Number 265-724-3, 277-452-2, 290-052-2, 283-644-7
Preservative None
Manufacturing process Microwave extraction
Appearance Slightly yellow green to yellow, clear liquid
Guarantee / Certification
Chinese Proven
Organic certified Natural validated Certifiable Active level
regulation effect
No No No IECIC 2015 No Yes
Application / Concept
Cosmetic application Concept / Trends
Cleansing and purifying care TCM concept
Against inflamed skin and scalp Ayurvedic rituals
Anti-ageing creams
Shampoos for flaky hair
Oral care
Foot care
Formulation Advice
Recommended level of use 1 – 5%
Solubility Water: insoluble / Alcohol: not tested / Oil: soluble (at T0)
Stability pH3: not tested / pH10: not tested (at 2% in unpreserved water)
Precaution Add to the formula at 40°C max.
Non-warranty
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but no representation or warranty as to its completeness or accuracy is made. Suggestions for uses or
applications are only opinions. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particu lar purpose. No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is
made with respect to information or products including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of any third party patent or other
intellectual property rights including, without limit, copyright, trademark and designs. Any trademarks identified herein are trademarks of CRODAROM.
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