Pharmacognosy

Orange Peel Synonyms Orange cortex BS Orange peel is dried or fresh outer part of the pericarp of the ripe or nearly ripe fruits or Citrus aurantium Linn. Family Rutaceae CC Volatile oil (2.5%) Hesperidin hesperidin iso-hesperidin neohesperidin Vitamin C pectin Uses Stomachic aromatic carminative flavouring agent

Synonyms Oleum olivae, Sweet oil, Salad oil. BS Olive oil is a fixed oil obtained by expression from pericarp of the ripe fruits of Olea europoea. Family Oleaceae CC Glycerides of oleic acid, Palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, arachidic acid. Uses Olive oil has demulcent, emollient and laxative properties. It is used as a vehicle for oily parenteral preparations. It is also used in the preparation of lubricants, plasters, textiles, soaps, cosmetics and sulphonated oil.