Kewda Essential Oil

Screw Pine (Pandanus fascicularis.) is a species of Pandanus native to southern Asia, from southern India east to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands south of Japan, and south toIndonesia. Common names include Kewra Kaitha or Ketaki.It is a shrub with fragrant flowers.The flower is mentioned in the Brahma's story as the cursed flower. It is also known as keora (keura or keori) or keya (kia).It is used as perfume. Aromatic oil (kevda oil) and fragrant distillation (otto) called "keorra-ka-arak". These are stimulant and antispasmodic and are used in headache and rheumatism. The flowers are also used to flavour food.