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Acacia, Ansari Maryam Iftekhar
19PH05
Pharmacognosy - Coggle Diagram
Acacia
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Uses :
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Emulsifying agent for fixed oils, volatile oils and also for liquid paraffin.
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Good binding agent and is used in the preparation of lozenges, pastilles and compressed tablets.
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Chemical constituents :
Consists of arabin, which is a complex mixture of calcium, magnesium and potassium salts of Arabic acid. Arabic acid on hydrolysis gives L-arabinose, L-rhamnose, D-galactose and D-glucuronic acid. It also contains an enzyme oxidase and peroxidase.
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Geographical source :
India, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Morocco and Africa. In India - Punjab, Rajasthan and Western Ghats.
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