The present invention relates in general to herbal compositions and more
specifically to herbal candle compositions and a preparation method thereof. The herbal candle prepared from the herbal composition is completely devoid of any added chemical substances and exhibits excellent insect repellant effects whilst also rendering the immediate environment aesthetically pleasing by purifying the air on use thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding
the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Candles have been known and used since early civilization. A typical candle is
formed of a solid or semi-solid body of wax such as paraffin wax or beeswax, and it contains an axially embedded combustible fibrous wick. When the wick of a candle is lit, the generated heat melts the solid wax, and the resulting liquid flows up the wick by capillary action and is combusted. More recently candles have been developed that possess insect repellant effects. This type of candle usually incorporates a chemical substance or plant-based essential oil in the wax body. As the wax is melted in a lighted candle, there is a release of the chemical substance/plant-based oil from the liquefied wax pool. However, such candles have drawbacks because of cost and other considerations.
[0004] The incorporation of herbal components for insect repellent and air purifying effects
in candle wax is difficult to achieve in a quantity which ensures the release of a suitable level of the active component into the atmosphere during candle burning. Further, the herbal components tend to migrate and volatilize from the wax body prematurely, may soften the wax body and result in undesirable loss of rigidity and integrity of the candle structure. Further, when molten, the candle body material comprising the herbal components must have a relatively low viscosity in order to insure that it will be capable of being drawn up through the wick by capillary action

and burn with a flame that is both luminous and smokeless and such odors as are produced by its
combustion should not be unpleasant and should preferably be faint and pleasing.
[0005] There exist candle formulations in commerce and art which provide perfuming and
insect repellent effects but such formulations have chemical components which is aesthetically displeasing from an organoleptic standpoint and harmful. Most of the product used during meditation for insect repellant available in market are synthetic chemical based products. The chemical compounds used for insect repelling effects have the potential to release toxic compounds upon burning of the candle. Herbal candles as insect repellants currently on the market are citronella oil candles containing approximately 1.5-3% citronella oil. On use these candles give off an essentially aesthetically displeasing aroma and are not quite as effective in repelling insects as desired by the user.
[0006] There is a need to provide herbal candle compositions and candles thereof that are
effective insect repellents, purify the air, and result in better products than conventional insect repellant candle compositions in the art. Such candles with excellent insect repellant and air purifying properties which exhibit reduced toxic chemical loads on the environment, are easy-to-formulate, cost effective, eco-friendly and sustainable whilst negating the defects and deficiencies of the existing state of the art are the need of the hour.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide herbal candles compositions and
candles thereof having effective insect repellant property, good consistency and diffusion,
pleasant aroma and is devoid of any chemical toxic substances, which can overcome the
deficiencies prevalent in the current art and reduce dependency on toxic chemical substances.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an herbal candle composition
and a candle prepared from this composition which exhibits insect repellant properties only under the pyrolysis conditions of the burning candle.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide herbal candle composition and
candles thereof that are eco-friendly, sustainable, non-toxic, easy-to-formulate and can be used for various activities including meditation, rendering the outdoor spaces devoid of insects, purifying the immediate air-space such as a room and the like and reducing dependency on toxic chemical substances.

[0010] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a process for preparing the
herbal candle composition and candles thereof having effective insect repellant property, do not
release toxic fumes or chemicals on combustion, have good consistency and diffusion, pleasant
aroma, and which can overcome the deficiencies prevalent in the current art.
[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a process for preparing the
herbal candle composition and candles thereof in a cost effective, eco-friendly and sustainable
manner.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form
that are further described below in Detailed Description section. This summary is not intended to
identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be
used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0013] The present invention relates to an herbal candle composition comprising 4% to 8%
by weight plant part of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum
camphora, l%-5% by weight plant part of Syzygium aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight plant part
of Tinospora cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by
weight plant part of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1% to 2% by weight plant part of
Cinnamomum verum in a candle base of 70% to 90% by weight.
[0014] In another aspect of the present invention, the herbal candle composition comprises
leaf plant part of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia and
Momordica charantia, flower bud plant part of Syzygium aromaticum, fruit plant part of Elletaria
cardamomum, and bark plant part of Cinnamomum verum.
[0015] In another aspect of the present invention, the herbal candle composition comprises
about 6% by weight leaf of Azadirachta indica, about 4% by weight leaf of Cinnamomum
camphora, about 3% by weight flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, about 2% by weight leaf of
Tinospora cordifolia, about 2% by weight leaf of Momordica charantia, about 2% by weight fruit
of Elletaria cardamomum, and about 1% by weight bark of Cinnamomum verum in a beeswax
candle base of about 80% by weight.
[0016] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a candle comprising the herbal
candle composition comprising 4% to 8% by weight plant part of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6%

by weight plant part of Cinnamomum camphora, l%-5% by weight plant part of Syzygium
aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Tinospora cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight plant
part of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1%
to 2% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum verum in a candle base of 70% to 90% by weight.
[0017] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a process for preparing herbal
candle composition comprising:
(a) washing the plant parts of each of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia, Momordica charantia, Syzygium aromaticum, Elletaria cardamomum and Cinnamomum verum;
(b) drying the washed plant parts of step (a) in a temperature ranging from 50°C to 70°C;
(c) powdering the dried plant parts of step (b);
(d) sieving the powder of step (c) in a mesh size of 2 mm;
(e) melting a candle base at a temperature in the range of 60°C to 65°C;
(f) adding the sieved powder of step (d) into the molten candle base of step (e) and stirring the mixture until it turns dark green in colour; and
(g) pouring the liquid composition of step (f) into moulds with a wick and cooling the moulds at a temperature between 25°C to 30°C to obtain a herbal candle.
[0018] Yet another aspect of the present invention relates to a process for preparing candles
from the herbal candle composition of the present invention wherein the candle upon pyrolysis exhibits excellent insect repellant properties.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS THE INVENTION
[0019] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to
further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[0020] Figure 1 illustrates an herbal candle prepared according to an embodiment of the
present invention as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure. The
description that follows, and the embodiments described therein, is provided by way of illustration of an example, or examples, of particular embodiments of the principles and aspects of the present disclosure. The amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims. The headings and abstract of the invention provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments. The following discussion provides many example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0022] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim
is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0023] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0024] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification which follow,
the word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as, "comprises" and "comprising" are to be
construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as "including, but not limited to."
[0025] The present invention relates to an insect-repellent herbal candle composition
comprising extracts of herbal plants comprising Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Syzygium aromaticum, Tinospora cordifolia, Momordica charantia, Elletaria cardamomum, and Cinnamomum verum. In an ingenious manner, the inventors of the present invention have employed certain parts of plants to arrive at a candle composition exhibiting excellent insect repellent properties whilst it does not release toxic fumes or chemicals on combustion, has good

consistency and diffusion, and is pleasantly aromatic. The present invention also provides a
process for preparing the insect-repellent herbal candle composition and candles thereof in a cost
effective, eco-friendly and sustainable manner.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the insect-repellent herbal candle
composition comprises 4% to 8% by weight plant part of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6% by
weight plant part of Cinnamomum camphora, l%-5% by weight plant part of Syzygium
aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Tinospora cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight plant
part of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1%
to 2% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum verum in a candle base of 70% to 90% by weight
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the candle base is standard paraffin wax,
montan wax, carnauba wax, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty
esters, natural and synthetic resins, oil gel, natural oil, light mineral oil or combinations thereof.
The candle base is preferably non-greasy, and sufficiently rigid to be supported at room
temperatures. In an embodiment of the present invention, the candle base is beeswax of cosmetic
grade.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plant part is selected from a group
comprising root, stem, bark, young shoots, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed. Preferably, the plant part
is a leaf part for Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia and
Momordica charantia; flower bud part of Syzygium aromaticum; fruit part of Elletaria
cardamomum; and bark part of Cinnamomum verum.
[0029] The weight percent of herbal components in a candle body may vary from about
10%) to about 40%) and preferably from about 15% to 30% and more preferably at about 20% to
25%.
[0030] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Azadirachta indica
are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark, branches,
leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are obtained from
leaf part of Azadirachta indica.
[0031] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Cinnamomum
camphora are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark,
branches, leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are
obtained from leaf part of Cinnamomum camphora.

[0032] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Syzygium
aromaticum are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark,
branches, leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are
obtained from flower bud part of Syzygium aromaticum.
[0033] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Tinospora cordifolia
are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark, branches,
leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are obtained from
leaf part of Tinospora cordifolia.
[0034] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Momordica
charantia are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark,
branches, leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are
obtained from leaf part of Momordica charantia.
[0035] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Elletaria
cardamomum are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark,
branches, leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are
obtained from fruit part of Elletaria cardamomum.
[0036] In another embodiment of the present invention, the extracts of Cinnamomum
verum are obtained from plant parts selected from a group comprising roots, stem, bark,
branches, leaves, fruits, flowers, buds and seeds. In a preferred embodiment, the extracts are
obtained from bark part of Cinnamomum verum
[0037] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the herbal candle composition
comprises 6% by weight leaf of Azadirachta indica, about 4% by weight leaf of Cinnamomum
camphora, about 3% by weight flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, about 2% by weight leaf of
Tinospora cordifolia, about 2% by weight leaf of Momordica charantia, about 2% by weight fruit
of Elletaria cardamomum, and about 1% by weight bark of Cinnamomum verum in a beeswax
candle base of about 80% by weight.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal candle composition can
comprise natural perfumes in the form of oil, essence, non-alcoholic extracts, and powders.
Preferably, the perfumes are selected from jasmine, eucalyptus, pine, cypress, citrus, citronella,
lavender, chamomile, geraniol, menthol, and mint.

[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal candle compositions can also
be formulated into candles, joss sticks, incense sticks, dispensable volatile liquid compositions,
combustible cubes, pellets, aerosol sprays and the like.
[0040] In another embodiment of the present invention, the herbal components alone
without the candle base can be formulated into candles, joss sticks, incense sticks, dispensable
volatile liquid compositions, combustible cubes, pellets, sprays and the like.
[0041] In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an insect repellent
herbal candle comprising the herbal candle composition comprising 4% to 8% by weight plant
part of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum camphora, 1% to 5%
by weight plant part of Syzygium aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Tinospora
cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by weight plant
part of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1% to 2% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum verum in
a candle base of 70% to 90% by weight. An illustration of an insect repellant herbal candle is
provided in Figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0042] Preferably the candle is a combustible body that undergoes pyrolysis upon the wick
being lit. A typical candle has a wick running through the centre of the candle body. A wick
normally extends longitudinally through a candle body. When the wick is ignited, the generated
heat melts the candle body and the resulting liquid flows up the wick by capillary action and is
combusted. Typically, upon lighting the wick, the wick and the candle body are gradually
consumed.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention the insect-repellant herbal candle
composition and candles thereof have excellent insect-repellent properties, are eco-friendly,
sustainable, non-toxic, have good consistency and diffusion, and are easy-to-formulate.
Preferably, the insect-repellant herbal candle composition and candles thereof have a pleasant
aroma and can be used for various activities including meditation, rendering the outdoor spaces
devoid of insects, purifying the immediate air-space in an enclosed or open space and reducing
dependency on toxic chemical substances for insect-repellent activity.
[0044] In a preferable embodiment, the insect-repellent herbal candle composition exhibits
synergetic effect by repelling insects almost completely in a very short duration. Preferably, a
candle comprising the insect repellent herbal candle composition reduces house flies and
mosquitoes by 90% to 95%.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, the insect-repellent herbal candle
composition and candles prepared from this composition exhibit insect repellant properties only under the pyrolysis conditions of the burning candle.
[0046] In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for preparing an
insect-repellent herbal candle comprising 4% to 8% by weight plant part of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum camphora, 1% to 5% by weight plant part of Syzygium aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Tinospora cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1% to 2% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum verum in a candle base of 70% to 90% by weight.
[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the process for preparing an insect-
repellent herbal candle comprises: (a) washing the plant parts of each of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia, Momordica charantia, Syzygium aromaticum, Elletaria cardamomum and Cinnamomum verum; (b) drying the washed plant parts of step (a) in a temperature ranging from 50°C to 70°C; (c) powdering the dried plant parts of step (b); (d) sieving the powder of step (c) in a mesh size of 2 mm; (e) melting cosmetic grade beeswax at a temperature in the range of 60°C to 65°C; (f) adding the sieved powder of step (d) into the molten beeswax of step (e) and stirring the mixture until it turns dark green in colour; and (g) pouring the liquid composition of step (f) into moulds with a wick and cooling the moulds at a temperature between 25°C to 30°C to obtain a herbal candle.
[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, the process for preparing an insect-
repellent herbal candle comprises plant parts that are leaves of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum
camphora, Tinospora cordifolia and Momordica charantia; the flower buds of Syzygium
aromaticum; the fruits of Elletaria cardamomum and the bark of Cinnamomum verum.
[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the candle base is selected from a group
comprising standard paraffin wax, montan wax, carnauba wax, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty esters, natural and synthetic resins, oil gel, natural oil, light mineral oil or combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the candle base is cosmetic grade beeswax present in an amount ranging from 70% to 90% by weight.
[0050] In another embodiment of the present invention, the plant parts are dried in a
temperature ranging from 50°C to 70°C and preferably from 50°C to 60°C. In an embodiment,

the drying of plant parts is carried out in a drying oven, hot air oven, rotary drying oven,
convection drying oven, vacuum drying oven, air drying or sun drying.
[0051] In another embodiment of the present invention, the dried herbal parts are powdered
by means of pestle and mortar, blender, or a processor. Preferably, the dried herbal parts are
powdered in a pestle and mortar.
[0052] In another embodiment of the present invention, the mixture of plant components
and the molten beeswax is stirred for a period of 40 to 60 minutes until the liquid turns to dark
green in colour. This change in colour indicates the extraction of the herbal components into the
molten beeswax.
[0053] In an embodiment of the present invention, the process for preparing the insect
repellent herbal candle composition and candles thereof is done in a cost effective, eco-friendly
and sustainable manner by the use of plants and plant parts that are readily available.
[0054] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and
further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope
thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not
limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a
person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with
information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
Example 1: Preparation of herbal extracts
[0055] Leaves of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia, and
Momordica charantia were collected from plants grown in Chitkara University, Punjab, India.
Natural Raw Bees wax (Cosmetic Grade) was obtained from Green Land Industries, Chandigarh,
India. Elletaria cardamomum was obtained from DKC Agrotech Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India. Flower
buds of Syzygium aromaticum were obtained from East India Crops And Goods Export Private
Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Bark of Cinnamomum verum were obtained from Avi
Naturals, Delhi, India.
[0056] Leaves of the plants Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora
cordifolia, and Momordica charantia were separately washed and dried at 50°C to 60°C in a hot
air oven. Flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, fruits of Elletaria cardamomum, and bark of
Cinnamomum verum were each washed separately and dried at 50°C to 60°C in a hot air oven.
Each herbal component was then ground separately in a pestle and mortar to a powdered state.

The powder was sieved in a mesh size of 2mm. The powders were then combined in a specific weight percent as provided below in Table 1.
[0057] Table 1: Components for an herbal candle composition as disclosed in an
embodiment of the present application.

Components Weight in mg Weight percent
Azadirachta indica 600 mg 6%
Cinnamomum camphora 400 mg 4%
Tinospora cordifolia 200 mg 2%
Momordica charantia 200 mg 2%
Syzygium aromaticum 300 mg 3%
Elletaria cardamomum 200 mg 2%
Cinnamomum verum 100 mg 1%
Beeswax as candle base 8000 mg (8 g) 80%
Total weight 10g
Example 2: Preparation of candle comprising the herbal extracts
[0058] The beeswax was slowly melted in a water bath at a temperature in the range of
60°C to 65°C so as to bring it to liquid state. The powdered herbal mixture was then slowly added to the liquid beeswax and stirred thoroughly using a glass rod for 45 to 50 minutes such that the components of the herbal mixture are extracted into the liquid beeswax and the colour of the liquid beeswax turns into dark green. Upon reaching this stage, the liquid beeswax composition was slowly decanted into metal candle moulds, preferably a cup mould having size dimensions of 3.5 cm diameter and 1cm height. The residual solids were then discarded. A wick with support was inserted in the middle of the candle mould and the liquid composition was allowed to cool down gradually at room temperature between 25°C to 30°C. After some time, the solid candles were stored in a cool dry storage.

Example 3: Insect repellant activity of herbal candle
[0059] On experiment, it has been found that the present composition of candle reduces
house flies and mosquitoes by 90% to 95%. An herbal candle prepared using the herbal candle composition was lit and kept in the vicinity of flies. It was observed that the flies flew away within 2 to 3 minutes of lighting the candle.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0060] The present invention provides an herbal candle composition and candles thereof
having insect-repellant property which overcomes deficiencies associated with the known arts
and reduces dependency on toxic chemical substances for insect repellent activities.
[0061] The herbal candle composition of the present invention is novel and superior over
the existing art as it provides enhanced insect repellant activity, is totally devoid of toxic
synthetic chemical components, has good consistency and diffusion, is cost-effective, eco-
friendly and sustainable over the conventional and currently available products in the
commercial space.
[0062] The herbal candle composition and candles thereof can be used for various
activities including enhancing the aesthetics of the immediate environment, for use in meditation
practices, rendering the outdoor spaces devoid of insects, purifying the immediate air-space of
enclosed and open air spaces and reducing dependency on toxic chemical substances.
[0063] The herbal candle composition of the present invention and a candle prepared from
this composition exhibits insect repellant properties and aroma diffusion only under the pyrolysis
conditions of the burning candle.
[0064] The present invention provides a process for preparing candles comprising the
insect repellent herbal candle composition that is cost effective, eco-friendly, sustainable, and
easy-to-formul ate.

We Claim:

1.An insect-repellent herbal candle composition comprising 4% to 8% by weight plant part of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum camphora, 1% to 5% by weight plant part of Syzygium aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Tinospora cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by weight plant part of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1% to 2% by weight plant part of Cinnamomum verum in a candle base of 70% to 90% by weight.
2. The candle composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plant part of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia and Momordica charantia are the leaf; the plant part of Syzygium aromaticum is the flower bud, the plant part of Elletaria cardamomum is the fruit, and the plant part of Cinnamomum verum is the bark.
3. The candle composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the candle base is selected from a group comprising standard paraffin wax, montan wax, carnauba wax, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty esters, natural and synthetic resins, oil gel, natural oil, light mineral oil or combinations thereof.
4. The candle composition as claimed in claim 3, wherein the candle base is beeswax of cosmetic grade.

5. The candle composition as claimed in claim 1 comprising about 6% by weight leaf of Azadirachta indica, about 4% by weight leaf of Cinnamomum camphora, about 3% by weight flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, about 2% by weight leaf of Tinospora cordifolia, about 2% by weight leaf of Momordica charantia, about 2% by weight fruit of Elletaria cardamomum, and about P/o by weight bark of Cinnamomum verum in a beeswax candle base of about 80% by weight.
6. The candle composition as claimed in claim 1, formulated as candles, joss sticks, incense sticks, dispensable volatile liquid compositions, combustible cubes, pellets, and aerosol sprays.
7. The candle composition as claimed in claim 1, comprising natural perfumes in the form of oil, essence, non-alcoholic extracts, powders or combinations thereof.
8. An insect repellent herbal candle comprising the candle composition as claimed in claim 1.
9. A process for preparing the insect repellent herbal candle composition as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

(a) washing the plant parts of each of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia, Momordica charantia, Syzygium aromaticum, Elletaria cardamomum and Cinnamomum verum;
(b) drying the washed plant parts of step (a) in a temperature ranging from 50°C to 70°C;
(c) powdering the dried plant parts of step (b);
(d) sieving the powder of step (c) in a mesh size of 2 mm;
(e) melting a candle base at a temperature in the range of 60°C to 65°C;
(f) adding the sieved powder of step (d) into the molten candle base of step (e) and stirring the mixture until it turns dark green in colour; and
(g) pouring the liquid composition of step (f) into moulds with a wick and cooling
the moulds at a temperature between 25°C to 30°C to obtain a herbal candle.
10. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plant parts are leaves of Azadirachta indica, Cinnamomum camphora, Tinospora cordifolia and Momordica charantia; the flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum; the fruits of Elletaria cardamomum and the bark of Cinnamomum verum.
11. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plant parts are present in an amount ranging from 4% to 8% by weight of Azadirachta indica, 2% to 6% by weight of Cinnamomum camphora, 1% to 5% by weight of Syzygium aromaticum, 1% to 4% by weight of Tinospora cordifolia, 1% to 4% by weight of Momordica charantia, 1% to 4% by weight of Elletaria cardamomum, and 0.1% to 2% by weight of Cinnamomum verum.
12. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the candle base is selected from a group comprising standard paraffin wax, montan wax, carnauba wax, microcrystalline wax, beeswax, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty esters, natural and synthetic resins, oil gel, natural oil, light mineral oil or combinations thereof.
13. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the candle base is cosmetic grade beeswax present in an amount ranging from 70% to 90% by weight.
14. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the drying in step (b) is by means of a drying oven, hot air oven, rotary drying oven, convection drying oven, vacuum drying oven, air drying or sun drying.
15. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the powdering in step (c) is by means of pestle and mortar, blender, or a processor.

16. The process as claimed in claim 9, wherein the mixture in step (f) is stirred for a period of 40 to 60 minutes.