Dhasingre oil
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Dhasingre" is the Nepali name for the plant Gaultheria fragrantissima, also known as Wintergreen. It's a shrub found in the Himalayan region, including Nepal, and is known for its aromatic leaves from which wintergreen oil is extracted. This oil, rich in methyl salicylate, is used for medicinal purposes, flavoring, and in cosmetics.
Here's a more detailed look at Dhasingre:
- Botanical Name: Gaultheria fragrantissima.
- Common Names: Wintergreen, Checkerberry, Teaberry.
- Location: Found in the Himalayan region, including Nepal, at altitudes between 1100 and 2800 meters.
- Uses:
- Medicinal: Wintergreen oil, extracted from the leaves, is used for pain relief (headaches, muscle and joint pain) and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Flavoring: Used in toothpaste, chewing gum, and soft drinks.
- Cosmetics: Used in massage creams and other cosmetic products.
- Medicinal: Wintergreen oil, extracted from the leaves, is used for pain relief (headaches, muscle and joint pain) and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Extraction: Wintergreen oil is obtained through steam distillation of the leaves.
- Local Significance: In Nepal, it is a valuable non-timber forest product, and local communities are involved in its harvesting and processing.
- Regeneration: Dhasingre is known to regenerate well after harvesting, especially in areas where it is not over-harvested
- Value Chain: Various actors, including local harvesters, processors, and businesses, are involved in the Dhasingre essential oil value chain a
