Frangipani is very common in tropical and subtropical areas, reaching up to 10 meters in height.
Frangipani flower extract has been used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It has a strong antimicrobial effect, so it has a healing effect, anti-inflammatory, soothing irritation.
- It has moisturizing, smoothing and softening properties.
- Improves skin elasticity
- Used after sunbathing, it regenerates and soothes the sun.
- Regenerates dry hair, with split ends penetrating the hair structure.
- Works against dandruff and inhibits itching and irritation of the scalp.
Currently, intensive studies are being conducted on the use of frangipani extracts in modern medicine for the fight against certain cancers (International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research ISSN-0975-7066 Vol 4, Issue 1, 2012).
Frangipani, the base of many perfumes, is euphoric, so it has a positive effect on the well-being, relieves and alleviates the emotional state. It stimulates creativity, both artistic and in everyday work such as office.
The frangipani flowers are prepared with traditional LEI wreaths, which are piled on tourists arriving in Hawaii.
Frangipani flowers are extremely resistant to high temperatures, they only burn down at 300 ° C, so they are considered a symbol of immortality and sacrificed to the gods.
They are also used during wedding ceremonies, since they are believed to have a stronger fragrance of love.