Description

Neem tree is being grown on a commercial basis in US and other countries such as India, Burma and Australia for use in various industries like agriculture and cosmetic etc. Neem oil and its extracts are one of the most useful by products of the magical tree. Neem seed oil is the most effective and is widely used for a large number of applications. Components of Neem Oil Linoleic Acid - 2.1% Various Lower Fatty Acids - 2.3% Palmitic Acid - *2.6% Stearic Acid - *1.4% Oleic Acid - *2.8% The percentage may vary from tree to tree depending on the method of processing and place of processing Neem Oil Processing Mechanical Press Method : This method is one of the oldest methods of processing oil. Seeds are placed in a tub or container and a form of press or screw is used to squeeze the seeds until the oil is pressed out and collected Steam and High Pressure Method : This method makes use of high pressure extraction method to squeeze out oil from seeds. Seeds are heated in steam and under high pressure enabling maximum extraction of oil. This method is not very good as most of the active ingredients and compounds are destroyed by high temperature. Solvent Extraction Method : One of the most used methods of extracting neem oil, it uses a solvent, preferably an petroleum solvent/alcohol solvent for processing oil. It ensures maximum extraction of oil. Cold Pressed Method : This method of extracting oil is the most used by leading manufacturers though it is more expensive than the other methods.