Wood Apple (Limonia Acidissima L.) : A Multipurpose Herb In Cosmetics

Vishakha Bhagwan Bagul , Sonal Dhabekar , Disha Sansarode , Sneha Dandekar

Limonia Acidissima L. , Antifungal, Expoliation, Shell, Cosmetic uses, Antibacterial

In today’s era herbs play vital role in every industry due to their different properties. This article mainly shows the importance of Limonia Acidissima L. in cosmetics. This article also shows its Pharmacological activities and Medicinal uses. Limonia Acidissima L. also known as Wood Apple belonging to family Rutaceae. Different parts of Limonia Acidissima L. shows different properties like essesial oil obtained from the leaves of Limonia Acidissima L. shows anti-bacterial activity because of carvacrol and cyclodecandine constituents. Shell shows anti-fungal activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria because of Psoralene. Pulp of the Limonia Acidissima L is good for skin because of its higher moisture content. The other main constituents of Limonia Acidissima L are saponins, flavonoids, amino acids, beta carotene, tannins, carbohydrates, vitamin B, triterpene. This constituents are responsible for some cosmetic properties hence Limonia Acidissima L. can be used in cosmetic products.

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"Wood Apple (Limonia Acidissima L.) : A Multipurpose Herb In Cosmetics", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no.172 - 181, July-2019, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1907029.pdf

Volume 4 Issue 7, July-2019

Pages : 172 - 181

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_190799

Published Paper Id: IJSDR1907029

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Research Area: Engineering

Country: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

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