Ingredients

At Reseda, our products are developed with care to achieve the desired result, keeping in mind its impact on the ecosystem. Our research team focuses on creating safe products that we can use with confidence.

We are vertically integrated working closely with the farming community, whether it’s a small farm or a large concern of thousands of hectares our principles remain the same. Take what we need in a sustainable organic way. Reducing the carbon footprint where every possible, for example establishing extraction facilities near the farm so only the elements of the plant we want are transported, returning the remainder to the farm to utilise as a natural fertiliser. We supply the seed, the know how and the land husbandry to maximise the benefit for both the farmer and the reach biodiversity of the farm.

Below are examples of some of the types of sustainable products we use and their properties. There are many hundreds of natural sources for the extracts we need to make our effective formulations.

Reseda Reseda, also known as the mignonette, is a genus of fragrant herbaceous plants native to Europe, southwest Asia and North Africa, from the Canary Islands and Iberia east to northwest India. Used for making natural dyes.

Palma Rose The essential oil of this plant, which contains the chemical compound geraniol, is valued for its scent and for a number of traditional medicinal and household uses. Palmarosa oil has been shown to be an effective insect repellent when applied to stored grain and beans an antihelmintic against nematodes, and an antifungal and mosquito repellent. Palmarosa oil, which has a scent similar to roses, is added to soaps and cosmetics. Geraniol , the main ingredient is known to Boost Respiratory System, Reduce fever and great antimicrobial efficacy (against bacteria, fungus and virus). The Diterpenes, Geraniol, is known to disrupt the virus cyst in a synergistic way. It is also proven to alleviate Bronchitis & Sinusitis. It is also Antitholmintic expelling parasitic worms and internal parasites from the body and used for gargling in throat infections. In one of the publications3 it is clearly proven that Geraniol showed lowest minimal inhibitory dose on Corona Virus causing respiratory tract diseases followed by Essential oils containing Terpene alcohols.

Grapefruit Seed Extract
In agriculture,grapefruit seed extract is used to kill bacteria and fungus, fight mold growth, kill parasites in animal feeds, preserve food and disinfect water.

Citrus paradise oil with a signature citrus perfume is an excellent antibacterial, antiviral, antiinflammatory, feel good anti septic ingredient. Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) or citrus seed extract is a supplement made from the seeds and pulp of grapefruit. It’s rich in essential oils and antioxidants and has a variety of potential health benefits. Gravinol S proanthocyanidina, the main actives contributing to the inhibitory effect on the viruses.

Tulsi Oil
Tulsi oil, at concentrations of 4.5 and 2.25% completely inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) and Escherichia coli, while the same concentrations only partly inhibited the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Of 54 compounds identified in Tulsi leaves, flower spikes, or essential oil, three are proposed to be responsible for this activity; camphor, eucalyptol and eugenol. Since S. aureus (including MRSA), P. aeruginosa and E. coli are major pathogens causing skin and soft tissue infections, Tulsi essential oil could be a valuable topical antimicrobial agent for management of skin infections caused by these organisms.

As a wonderful herbal feel fight of efficiently against Bacteria, Virus and Chronic Disease. The active ingredients in Tulsi which are highly responsible
for its antiviral properties are Geraniol, Linalool & Eugenol. A very important recent article in International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research discusses the possible role of Tulsi using Ayurveda’s Holistic Lifestyle Approach for the Management of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)