Essential Oil Details
Essential Name
: Catharanthus roseus nirmal essential oil
Plant Name
: Periwinkle, Sadabahar, Sadafuli
Plant Variety Name
: Nirmal
Plant Tissue Name
: Flowers
Introduction
The essential oil(s) of C. roseus offer opportunities for the genetic investigation of the synthesis and accumula- tion of its constituents.
Biological Activity Details
| Serial No. | Biological Activity Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-fungal |
Reference
1. Patra, NK, Kumar, B. 2005. Improved varieties and genetic research in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In Proceedings of second national Interactive Meet on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: 53-61.
2. Pandeyâ€Rai, Shashi, et al. "Volatile components of leaves and flowers of periwinkle Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don from New Delhi." Flavour and fragrance journal 21.3 (2006): 427-430.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tricosane | 38.0 |
| 2 | Heneicosane | 21.0 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tetracosane | 6.1 |
| 2 | Docosane | 4.3 |
| 3 | 9-Octadecen-1-Ol | 3.1 |
| 4 | Phytol | 2.7 |
| 5 | Octadecane | 2 |
| 6 | Nonadecane | 2.8 |
| 7 | Pentadecane | 1.6 |
| 8 | Hexatrienoic Acid | 1.9 |
| 9 | Hexadecane | 1.2 |
| 10 | Heptadecane | 1.9 |
| 11 | Eicosane | 1.9 |
| 12 | Eicosan-1-Ol | 1.7 |
| 13 | Tridecane | 0.6 |
| 14 | Tetradecane | 0.6 |
| 15 | Heneicosene | 0.7 |
| 16 | Docosene | 0.5 |