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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF VOLATILE OIL OF NIGELLA SATIVA SEEDS
Rabindra Kumar Singh*, Kamal Nayan Jhunjhunwalla
ABSTRACT The composition of the essential oil of Nigella sativa obtained through hydro-distillation. The compositional analysis carried out by GC and GCMS, which identify 35 components representing 97.09% of total composition of oil. The major components are para-cymene (53.6%), alpha Thujene (15.18%), beta pinene (3.7%) and alpha pinene (3.3%). This mix of monoterpenes imparts its odour a strong terpene-like top note. Keywords: Nigella Sativa, Blackseed, Para cymene, Thymoquinone, Essential oil, Black seed. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |
