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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Volume  4, Issue 1, January - March 2011, Pages 23-26
 

Review Article

Comparative Study of Raw, Murchita and Refined Oil of Various Oil Samples, (Sunflower, Soya, Groundnut Oil)

Nitu Singh, R.R Hiremath, R.C. Mathad, B.S. Prasad

*Department of Rasashastra, K.L.E.S University B.M.K Ayurvedic medical college Belgaum, **Asst.prof Department of Rasashastra& Bhaishjya kalpana, K.L.E.S University B.M.K Ayurvedic medical college Belgaum., ***Professor Department of Department of Ra

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Abstract

Sneha kalpanas are one of the unique formulations of Bhaishajya Kalpana. Sunflower, Soya and Groundnut oils are in use for day today’s life. Taila Murchana is adopted to enhance the potency of oil, by removing their bad odour. The nature of raw oil, murchita oil, and refined oil is varied physically and chemically. Murchita oil is more potent seen in analysis compared to refined and raw samples. Shelf life and therapeutic property of Murchita oil is more as compared to refined and crude oil.

Key words: Sunflower, Soya, Groundnut Oil, Murchana, crude oil, refined oil.


Corresponding Author : Nitu Singh