Chaulmoogra Oil: Chemistry, Sources, Preparation, Evaluation, Preservation, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Utility in Pharmaceuticals

General Introduction: Chaulmoogra oil is a natural oil extracted from the seeds of the Hydnocarpus genus, primarily Hydnocarpus wightiana, Hydnocarpus anthelmintica, and Hydnocarpus kurzii. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, it gained prominence in the early 20th century for treating leprosy. Its unique fatty acid composition makes it valuable in pharmaceutical and therapeutic […]