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- Title
Analytical Evaluation of Processed and Unprocessed Castor Oil.
- Authors
Katore, Anjali S.; Wanjari, Anita; Kandalkar, Utkarsha; Swer, Harlin
- Abstract
Background: Medicated oils and Clarified butter are often utilized in the Traditional System of Indian Medicine for internal and external use. To improve the durability and efficacy of therapeutic oil unique processing is advocated known as Murchhana. Specific ingredients are mentioned for each oil. The current work seeks to conduct a comparative analytical evaluation of processed and unprocessed castor oil. Materials and Methods: Both the oils were analyzed for rancidity, specific gravity at 25°C, refractive index, iodine value, saponification value, acid value, peroxide value, free fatty acids, and HPTLC. Results: There was a significant difference between unprocessed and processed castor oil. Physicochemical and HPTLC analysis revealed significant differences in all samples, indicating that extra active chemicals were obtained in the processed oil. Saponification Value was increased in processed oil, however, iodine value, and acid value were found to decrease indicating the enhancement of the shelf life. Thus, utilizing adopting processing techniques the shelf life of the oil can be improved. Conclusion: Based on the results of analytical criteria, it implies the significance of processing the castor oil as mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts.
- Subjects
CASTOR oil; FREE fatty acids; SPECIFIC gravity; INTERNAL medicine; REFRACTIVE index
- Publication
Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 3, p461
- ISSN
0975-1483
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5530/jyp.2024.16.60