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Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303)

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Active       •   Glycerides of                • Cetin:(Cetyl       •
                                                                   •
constituent      unsaturated (oleic,          palmitate,
                                                                   1.
                 gadoleic, linolenic,         C15H31COO-           2.
                 docosahexaenoic and          C16H33) mainly.      3.
                                                                   4.
                 clupanodonic) acids          • Esters of cetyl

                 Omega-3 FA (85%).            alcohol and other

             •   Glycerides of saturated      fatty acids.
             •
                 (myristic, palmitic, and

                 stearic) acids

                 Fat soluble

                 Vitamins:Vit.D.(~ 100 IU/g)

                 + Vit. A (~

                 5000 IU/g)

Uses         1.  Rickets and                  1. Manufactureof
             2.
                 arthritis.                   emollient

                 Decreases                    ointments.
                 Cardiovascular diseases 2. Internally used as a

                 and heart attacks.           demulcent in coughs

                 3. General health nutrient.  (In the form of

                                              emulsion with egg

                                              yolk or

                                              gum acacia)
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