Phytochemical and Physicochemical investigation of miraculous oil from seeds of Adenanthera pavonina L.
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Seed, Oil, Phytochemical, Antioxidant, Fatty Acids, GCMS, Iodine Value
Abstract
Adenanthera pavonina a perennial species of family Leguminosae is commonly known as red bead tree. It is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat various health conditions. The plant is reported to have a wide range of biological activities including astringent, anti-hemorrhagic, anti diarrheal, anti-hematuria, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-gout and anti-oxidant activities.
Seeds are anticephalgic and also used for the treatment of paralysis and blood pressure. The Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopic (GCMS) and Gas Chromatographic Flame Ionization Detector (GCFID) spectra of plant oil indicated the presence of valuable constituents.
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