Solubility: Completely in hot 90% ethanol, soluble in diethyl ether, chloroform, benzene and carbon disulphide, but practically insoluble in water.
Refractive Index: 1.4751–1.4771 (at 40 °C)
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Specific Gravity: 0.935 To 0.960
Optical Rotation: +48 to +60°
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Mixes well with: Sandal wood oil and almond oil.
Common Uses: Chaulmoogra is an herb. People use the seed to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, people put chaulmoogra powder, oil, emulsion, or ointment on the skin to treat skin problems including psoriasis and eczema.
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