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Apicort Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Prunus armeniaca Linn. |
| English Name |
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Apicort |
| Hindi Name |
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Apicort |
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| CATEGORY |
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Laxative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Seeds |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| FAMILY |
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Rosaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant indigenous to China is found in following countries:-
? America
China
England
England
Italy
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
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Characteristics |
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Various sizes |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 5.0% |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:-
? Fixed Oil (40 to 50% )
? Olein
? Glyceride of Linolic acid
? Essential oil
? B vitamins
? Folic acid
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin C
Vitamin P
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| Minor |
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Various minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
Crystalline glucoside
Amygdaline
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are: -
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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