Schleichera oleosa (Kusum Seeds) – Forest-Based Oil Source for Industrial & Medicinal Use

Schleichera oleosa (Kusum Tree) – Business Potential in Natural Oil, Lac Cultivation & Ayurvedic Products

Overview

Schleichera oleosa, commonly known as Kusum Tree, is an important indigenous tree of Bastar and central India. It plays a dual role in the rural economy through its oil-yielding seeds and as a primary host tree for Lac (Kerria lacca) cultivation. Schleichera oleosa seeds are used to extract valuable Schleichera oleosa Oil, which has applications in cosmetics, ayurveda, pharmaceuticals, soaps, and bio-lubricants.

With increasing global focus on natural oils, sustainable lac production, and eco-friendly products, Schleichera oleosa-based businesses have vast market potential.

Business Opportunities Using Schleichera oleosa Tree

1. Schleichera oleosa Oil Extraction Unit

• Cold pressing & solvent extraction of Schleichera oleosa seeds

• Used in hair oils, soaps, massage oils, and traditional medicines

• Organic Schleichera oleosa oil for premium skincare products

2. Lac Cultivation Business

• Schleichera oleosa is the best host tree for high-quality lac production

• Supports tribal livelihoods through scientific lac farming

• Direct link to lac resin, shellac, dye & handicrafts industries

3. Schleichera oleosa Oil-based Soap Manufacturing

• Herbal soaps with anti-bacterial & skin-nourishing properties

• Positioned as an alternative to chemical soaps

4. Ayurvedic Pain Relief Oils & Balms

• Schleichera oleosa oil used in joint pain relief formulations

• Blended with other herbs for massage oils & therapeutic applications

5. Schleichera oleosa Oil as Bio-lubricant

• Eco-friendly lubricant for machinery & agro-industrial use

• Replacing petroleum-based lubricants in niche markets

6. Natural Hair Care Products

• Schleichera oleosa oil used in herbal shampoos, hair growth serums

• Marketed as an anti-dandruff & scalp nourishing agent

7. Schleichera oleosa Seed Cake for Bio-compost

• By-product after oil extraction used as organic manure & soil conditioner

8. Traditional Dye & Lac Product Enhancer

• Schleichera oleosa-based lac products have superior quality & color retention

• Supports handicraft artisans in lac bangle & varnish making

Unit Setup Guide (Schleichera oleosa Oil & Lac Cultivation Business)

1. Raw Material Collection & Supply Chain

• Seed collection from tribal communities during fruiting season

• Scientific lac cultivation promoted on Schleichera oleosa plantations

2. Oil Extraction Process

• Seed drying & cleaning

• Cold press oil extraction machines

• Filtration & storage in food-grade containers

• Packaging for retail & bulk sale

3. Lac Processing Integration

• Using Schleichera oleosa plantations for lac inoculation & harvesting

• Linking with existing lac processing units for seed lac & shellac production

4. Land & Unit Setup Offer

• Assistance in providing land for Schleichera oleosa-based processing units in Bastar

• Support for agro-forestry Schleichera oleosa plantation clusters

5. By-Product Utilization

• Schleichera oleosa seed cake as organic fertilizer

• Lac waste for bio-compost & artisan uses

6. Packaging & Branding

• Eco-friendly, export-compliant packaging

• Branding as “Bastar Tribal Schleichera oleosa Oil & Lac Products”

Export Potential

• Europe, Japan, Gulf & Southeast Asia: High demand for cold-pressed natural oils & lac products

• Organic cosmetic brands seeking Kusum oil for hair & skin formulations

• Industrial buyers for eco-friendly bio-lubricants

• Lac industry depends on Schleichera oleosa -based cultivation for premium quality resin

• Export under HS Code 151590 (Other Fixed Vegetable Oils) and 130190 (Natural Resins & Lac)

Tribal Livelihood & SHG Model

Schleichera oleosa-based business is deeply linked to tribal economy
Promotes SHG formation for seed collection, lac farming & value addition
Empowers rural women through oil extraction & lac product making
Supports sustainable agro-forestry & biodiversity conservation

Required Certifications & Licenses

• FSSAI License (for edible oil products)

• MSME Udyam Registration

• Organic Certification (India Organic, USDA Organic)

• REACH Compliance (for lac & bio-lubricants export)

• Handicrafts Export Promotion Council (EPCH) registration (for lac products)

• Pollution Control NOC (for processing units)

• APEDA Registration (for export facilitation)

Marketing & Global Selling Strategy

• Position Schleichera oleosa oil as “Natural, Tribal-Sourced, Eco-Friendly Oil from Bastar”

• Partner with herbal cosmetics & ayurvedic product companies

• B2B export of Schleichera oleosa oil & lac resin to global buyers

• Retail branding for organic skincare, hair care & wellness market

• Promote eco-friendly lubricants in industrial niche sectors

• Highlight sustainability & tribal livelihood impact in marketing campaigns

Final Business Advantage

Schleichera oleosa (Kusum) is a dual-benefit business model:

1. Profitable Schleichera oleosa Oil processing for cosmetics, ayurveda & industry

2. High-value lac cultivation & processing linked with global demand

It is a sustainable, high-margin, socially impactful business opportunity for Bastar & beyond.

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