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Our métier exists between what is time-bound and what is timeless. PHYSIK is defined by a narrow and deliberate focus. We cultivate where care is exacting, quality is finite, and standards of excellence endure.
What appears simple is the result of long consideration, inherited knowledge, and an uncompromising regard for material integrity. Here, devotion reveals beauty, and vitality becomes a practice of daily life.

We source exclusively seeds of rare provenance, farmed at the highest standard we know within Austria’s heritage of biodynamic agriculture, yielding luxuriant foods of peerless purity.
  • PUMPKIN SEED OIL
  • PUMPKIN SEED OIL

    PUMPKIN SEED OIL

    The founding oil

    Regular price $48.00
    250 mL

    Within Austria lives a particular wisdom long observed by its Alpine clinics and sanctuaries: that natural beauty is the expression of a body in balance. Born of the heirloom Styrian pumpkin seed, pumpkin seed oil remains among Austria’s most enduring naturopathic traditions. Gently cold-pressed raw by a sixth-generation miller in one of Austria’s pristine protected ecosystems, each bottle is filled on the miller’s acreage at a considered volume of 250ml. The oil is singular in its balancing properties and distinguished by a range of restorative virtues. Taken daily, as balance returns within the body, it becomes a practice through which this essence of refinement in wellness is made one's own.

    100% Biodynamic Heirloom Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil The heirloom Styrian pumpkin is a hulless variety shaped by Austria’s cool climate, fertile soils, and the generational hand of its farmers. Few seeds belong so wholly to the place in which they are grown.

    Distinguished by a profile of uncommon coherence, pumpkin seed oil works to restore and maintain hair density and follicular vitality, temper inflammation, support cellular repair, preserve the skin’s natural resilience, and contribute to sleep and a settled nervous system. Its gentle approach to hormonal balance regulates rather than suppresses or stimulates. Its naturally occurring phytosterols, essential fatty acids, zinc, Vitamin E, and squalene support the skin barrier and provide antioxidant protection, while magnesium, tryptophan, and tyrosine contribute to mood, sleep, and nervous system steadiness. Anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic properties complete a restorative composition. Recognized for centuries in Austria as a medicinal oil and later integrated into the protocols of Modern Mayr Medicine, pumpkin seed oil remains the subject of contemporary study in areas relating to hair loss, longevity, metabolic health, and hormonal regulation. Over time, these properties support the visible qualities long associated with natural beauty. Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3) · Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) · Oleic Acid (Omega-9) · Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A) · Beta-Sitosterol · Calcium · Chlorophyll · Copper · Iron · Magnesium · Manganese · Phytosterols · Polyphenols · Potassium · Selenium · Squalene · Tocopherols (Vitamin E) · Tryptophan · Tyrosine · Zinc

    Biodynamics promotes a holistic approach to organic agriculture, food, and health. Biodynamics is a regenerative farming method and philosophy that views the farm as an organism, a self-sustaining ecosystem, optimizing for soil microbiology. Its soil is characterized by increased microbial activity, greater biodiversity, and a higher nutrient content. Biodynamic certification exceeds regenerative organic requirements and is the highest standard for soil health. Use of imported materials on the farm - Biodynamic reduces imported materials by addressing its needs from within the farm's system. Soil fertility is delivered via a nutrient-rich soil component, created by the integration of livestock, intensive use of cover crops grown to add nutrients to soil, and rotation of crops. Livestock feed source - Biodynamic requires 50% of livestock feed be grown on the farm. Biodiversity requirements - Biodynamic requires a biodiversity set- aside of ten percent of the total farm acreage. Farm certification - Biodynamic is farm-focused and requires that the whole farm be certified. Product certification - Biodynamic processing standards, developed for specific product types, require minimal manipulation so that the agricultural ingredients used define the product.

    Our labels, seals, and stationery are printed in Austria on a 1914 Heidelberg press from custom-engraved brass plates. Printed onto mould-made paper milled in France, they retain the fibrous texture and quiet irregularities characteristic of handmade paper. The machine supports the craft — each letterpress label imprints ever so slightly differently. Our 250ml dark glass bottle is sized to preserve the oil at its freshest and deliver a controlled pour of a single tablespoon. Designed to fit naturally within the palm, the bottle opens to a plume of aromatics beneath an aluminum food-grade closure.

    Please store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, use within 8 weeks. Recommended daily intake: 1 tablespoon.