Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis
Other name: Buxus chinensis, Deernut, Goatnut, Huile de Jojoba, Jojoba Oil, Pignut, Simmondsia californica, Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba oil originates from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. Constituting around 50% of the jojoba seed’s weight, this liquid is a key component of the plant’s composition.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-acne
- Antipsoriasis
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antifungal
- Antipyretic
- Analgesic
- Antimicrobial
- Anti-hyperglycemia activities
