Bakuchi (Babchi) Oil

Bakuchi (Babchi) OilProduct Description: Bakuchi Oil, also known as Babchi Oil, is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, an Ayurvedic plant with a long history of traditional use in India. The oil is brown to dark brown in colour with a characteristic nutty, earthy scent and a medium consistency. Bakuchi seeds are well known in the Ayurvedic and natural cosmetic industry as the source of bakuchiol, a naturally occurring

Product Description:

Bakuchi Oil, also known as Babchi Oil, is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, an Ayurvedic plant with a long history of traditional use in India. The oil is brown to dark brown in colour with a characteristic nutty, earthy scent and a medium consistency. Bakuchi seeds are well known in the Ayurvedic and natural cosmetic industry as the source of bakuchiol, a naturally occurring compound that has become widely recognised in modern skin care formulation. At Maduras Herbals, we supply Bakuchi Oil as a raw material for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY formulators, hair care brands, and Ayurvedic product developers looking for an authentic, traceable carrier oil from India.

Botanical and Local Names

Botanical Name: Psoralea corylifolia
English Name: Bakuchi Oil / Babchi Oil
Hindi Name: Babchi Tel
Tamil Name: Karboga Vidhai Ennai
Telugu Name: Bavanchi Ginja Nune
Malayalam Name: Karkokil Enna
Kannada Name: Bavanchi Beeja Enne

Key Properties

• Cold pressed from babchi seeds with no heat and no chemical solvents involved
• Medium consistency with a characteristic nutty, earthy scent
• Naturally rich in essential fatty acids and contains naturally occurring bakuchiol
• Unrefined and supplied in its natural state without bleaching or deodorisation
• Colour ranges from brown to dark brown, typical of an unrefined seed oil
• Long standing presence in Ayurvedic formulation practices in India
• Compatible with other carrier oils, butters, and oil-phase ingredients

Applications

Skin Care Formulations: Facial oils, serums, anti-ageing creams, spot correction blends, body oils

Hair Care Formulations: Hair oils, scalp serums, pre-wash treatments, Ayurvedic hair care formulations

Cosmetic and Ayurvedic Products: Carrier base for essential oil and aromatherapy blends, Ayurvedic cosmetic manufacturing, soap making in small percentages, lotion and cream oil-phase ingredient

General Use: Bulk supply for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY skin and hair care kits, salon and spa product formulations

Packing and Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in active use. Recommended storage temperature below 25°C. Refrigeration is acceptable for extended shelf life. Best before 12 months from packaging date. Natural variation in colour and scent between batches is characteristic of a cold pressed, unrefined oil.

Caution

Bakuchi Oil may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid direct sun exposure on treated skin areas for a few hours after application, and use sun protection during the day if incorporated into a leave-on formulation. Patch test is recommended before use on skin. In case of any allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist or physician.