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EST Tiruvannamalai
Tamil Nadu

Rooted in the
Sacred Earth

Nestled at the foothills of Arunachala, Tiruvannamalai sits at the edge of the Eastern Ghats — a land blessed with biodiversity, rich red loam, and a heritage of Siddha healing. Extractika harvests medicinal herbs and aromatic plants grown in this sacred soil, extracting their essence through traditional steam distillation.

Every bottle carries the memory of the Javadhu Hills, the scent of vetiver from the valleys, and the purity that only ancient land can offer.

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Wild-Harvested
Herbs sourced from forests and farmlands around Tiruvannamalai district
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Steam Distilled
Traditional copper still distillation preserving full phytochemical integrity
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GC/MS Tested
Every batch tested for purity, composition and chemical profile
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Farmer Partnerships
Direct sourcing from local tribal and rural farming communities

Oils of the
Eastern Ghats

Each oil is distilled from botanicals native to or abundantly cultivated in the Tiruvannamalai region — honouring the land and its traditional knowledge.

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Vetiver
Vetiveria zizanioides
Distilled from the deep, earthy roots of vetiver grass grown in the red laterite soils of Tamil Nadu. Rich, woody, and grounding — the "oil of tranquility."
Aromatherapy · Perfumery · Skincare
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Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Fresh, citrusy and vibrant. Widely cultivated across Tiruvannamalai farmlands, this oil is prized for its high citral content and energising aroma.
Aromatherapy · Insect Repellent · Wellness
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Jasmine Absolute
Jasminum grandiflorum
The famed Madurai–Tiruvannamalai corridor is synonymous with jasmine. Our steam-processed absolute captures the warm floral heart of this sacred flower.
Perfumery · Cosmetics · Ritual
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Palmarosa
Cymbopogon martinii
A rose-like, geranium-scented grass oil with exceptional skincare properties. Grown in the dry farmlands of the Thandrampet region.
Skincare · Natural Cosmetics · Soap Making
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Neem
Azadirachta indica
The revered neem trees of Tamil Nadu yield a powerful, medicinal oil with ancient Siddha credentials. Steam-distilled for therapeutic-grade purity.
Ayurveda · Biopesticide · Skincare
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Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Steam-distilled from rhizomes of organic turmeric, yielding a warm, spicy-sweet essential oil rich in ar-turmerone — distinct from the common carrier oil.
Nutraceutical · Anti-inflammatory · Cosmetics
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Calamus
Acorus calamus
Known as "Vasambu" in Tamil, this rhizome has deep roots in Siddha medicine. A rare, earthy and medicinal oil distilled from wild-harvested roots.
Siddha Medicine · Incense · Ceremonial
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Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
Deep, musky, and complex — patchouli thrives in the humid pockets of Tamil Nadu's Eastern Ghats. Highly valued in global perfumery and natural cosmetics.
Perfumery · Incense · Luxury Cosmetics
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Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Sacred to every Tamil household and temple, Tulsi yields a clean, clove-like essential oil with powerful adaptogenic and antimicrobial properties.
Wellness · Yoga · Ayurveda
How We Work

The Art of
Steam Distillation

Our method follows time-tested principles, combined with clean stainless-steel and copper distillation equipment — ensuring the highest oil yield with zero adulteration.

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Ethical Harvesting
Botanicals are harvested at peak potency — hand-collected at optimal times of day and season from Tiruvannamalai's forests, farms, and tribal lands. We work directly with local communities.
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Sorting & Preparation
Plant material is carefully sorted, cleaned, and sometimes dried or macerated to optimise essential oil release. No chemicals. No shortcuts.
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Steam Distillation
Live steam passes through the botanical charge in our distillation vessel. The volatile aromatic compounds vaporise and travel through the condenser, separating into pure essential oil and floral hydrosol.
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Testing & Bottling
Every batch is assessed for aroma, yield, and chemical composition. Oils are bottled in dark-amber glass under inert conditions, labelled with full botanical traceability.

Purity You Can
Trace & Trust

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Single-Origin Traceability
Every oil is traceable to its exact source — the village, farm, or forest patch in Tiruvannamalai district where the plant was grown.
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No Adulteration — Ever
We never blend, dilute or extend our oils with carriers or synthetics. What leaves our distillery is 100% pure essential oil.
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Batch-Certified Quality
GC/MS test reports are available for every production batch — full chemical transparency, available to B2B buyers on request.
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Community Sourcing
We source from Malayali tribal communities and local farmers in the Javadhu Hills — fair pricing, sustainable practices, zero exploitation.

The Javadhu Hills of Tiruvannamalai have been a living pharmacy for the Malayali tribes for centuries. Their knowledge of these plants is our greatest guide.

— Rooted in Ethnobotanical Tradition
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Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu — 606 601
Located at the foothills of Arunachala, surrounded by the Eastern Ghats biodiversity corridor. Approx. 185 km from Chennai.

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Extractika supplies aromatherapy brands, cosmetic manufacturers, Ayurvedic formulators, spa & wellness brands, and export buyers. Minimum order quantities apply for bulk.

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Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu — 606 601
Near Arunachala, Eastern Ghats Belt
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Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
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