Dhatelo oil, sourced from the deciduous shrub Prinsepia utilis royle, is native to the Himalayan mountains in Nepal. Thriving at altitudes between 1800 to 3500 meters in central to western Nepal, this plant grows up to 3 meters in height. Widely scattered in the wild and often used as a natural fence around cultivated land, Dhatelo is a common sight in open areas.
The extraction process involves obtaining 25-30% oil from fully ripe, dried Dhatelo seeds. Given the abundant availability of Dhatelo resources in Nepal and the anticipated oil yields, it is estimated that around 30 tons of Dhatelo oil can be produced annually. This underscores the promising potential for Dhatelo oil production, supported by the rich availability of this resource in the region.
Ingredients
- Palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid and vitamin E.
Benefits and uses
- The oil is well refined for its use in medicine, the oilcake when heated works well for the treatment of stomach aches.
- The paste of seedcake is believed to treat eczema and fungal infection(ringworm).
- Refined dhatelo oil is the best moisturizer for the skin and it makes the skin moist, shiny and glow.
- The unsaturated fatty acid such as omega-6 and omega-9 present in refined dhatelo oil helps to nourish your skin.
- The oil is highly preferred to skincare cosmetic products as this oil is believed to provide suppleness to the skin.
- The deep purple dye which is obtained from the fruit can be used in paints.
- It can be used as a substitute for vegetable oil, as a topical application for the treatment of rheumatism, muscular pains, skin infections, and digestive system problems.
- It can act as a reliever during coughs and colds.
- It can be used for hair as a hair serum to increase shine and strength and as a fuel for oil lamps.
- Seed oil residue is useful in washing clothes.
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