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Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303) Level 2 Clinical Pharmacy-Pharm D

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Active • Glycerides of • Cetin: (Cetyl • Sterols: (46%). • Steroids: Cholesterol • 1.4% volatile mass
constituent unsaturated (oleic, palmitate, • Ambreine: (triterpene Isocholesterol (mainly a cyclic
gadoleic, linolenic, C 15H 31COO- alcohol, 25-45%), • Unsaturated C 27 ketone, muskone)
docosahexaenoic and C 16H 33) mainly. which is odorless in alcohol: free or • Cholesterol, fat, resin, a
clupanodonic) acids • Esters of cetyl fresh state and esterified with bitter resinous
Omega-3 FA (85%). alcohol and other gradually decomposed (Lanoceric acid substance.
• Glycerides of saturated fatty acids. to produce about 100 Lanopalmitic acid
(myristic, palmitic, and fragrant compounds: Carnaubic acid
stearic) acids (Gamma- Other fatty acids)
• Fat soluble cyclogeranyl chlorideC
Vitamins: Vit. D. (~ 100 IU/g) AmbroxanCAlpha-
+ Vit. A (~ ambrinol)
5000 IU/g)
Uses 1. Rickets and 1. Manufacture of 1. Restorative (3 % 1. Manufacture of: 1. Perfumery
arthritis. emollient Tincture) 2. Emollient creams manufacture.
2. Decreases ointments. 2. Aphrodisiac and ointment for dry skin. 2. Diffusible
Cardiovascular diseases 2. Internally used as a 3. In perfumery as a 3. Soaps for sensitive skin. stimulant in coma,
and heart attacks. demulcent in coughs fixative. 4. Lip balm to treat lip depression and
3. General health nutrient. (In the form of 4. Flavor enhancer chapping. exhaustion.
emulsion with egg 2. It is also used as a raw 3. Aphrodisiac (with
yolk or material for coffee).
gum acacia) vitamin D3

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