Chemical and pharmacological studies on fixed oil of Ocimum sanctum

Singh, S.; Majumdar, D.K.; Yadav, M.R.

Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 34(12): 1212-1215

1996


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5189
PMID: 9246913
Document Number: 458540
Gas liquid chromatographic analysis of fixed oil of O. sanctum revealed the presence of five fatty acids (stearic, palmitic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids). The triglyceride fraction of the oil showed higher protection compared to fixed oil against carrageenam-induced paw edema and acetic acid-induced writhings in rats and mice, respectively. The pharmacological activity of the fixed oil could be attributed to its triglyceride fraction or the fatty acids.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments