Kerala dominates coconut, Tamil Nadu dominates sesame
Coconut-base oils centralise in Kerala thanks to abundant copra. Sesame-base (Til) and herbal-infused oils cluster in Tamil Nadu around Erode and Salem.
§ KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 01AYUSH licence essential for any classical formulation claim
- 02Cold-pressed yield 30–40%; refined 65%+ — choose for your brand story
- 03PET bottles standard; glass for premium price tier
- 04Heavy-metal testing per batch is mandatory for export
§ GLOSSARY
Technical jargon, acronyms and scientific terms used in this file — decoded.
- Cold-pressed
- Mechanical extraction without heat or solvent; preserves nutrients and aroma at lower yield.
- Bhringraj
- Eclipta alba — Ayurvedic herb traditionally infused in hair oils for scalp and hair health.
- AYUSH licence
- State manufacturing licence for Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani formulations.
- Til oil
- Sesame oil; the classical Ayurvedic base oil for therapeutic massage and hair preparations.
- Copra
- Dried coconut kernel; the raw material for coconut oil pressing.