Jute: Study of Biological Source, Chemical Nature, and Uses of Drugs of Natural Origin:
Biological Source Scientific Name: Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis Family: Malvaceae (previously classified under Tiliaceae) Part Used: The bast fibers obtained from the stem of the jute plant. Â Chemical Nature Jute fibers are predominantly composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. The unique composition of these components gives jute its characteristic properties such as high tensile … Read more
