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Shorea robusta seed oil is an edible oil extracted from the seeds of Shorea robusta. Shorea robusta is known as the Sal tree in India . Sal is indigenous to India and occurs in two main regions separated by the Gangetic Plain , namely the northern and central Indian regions. [ 1 ]
Sal tree resin is known as sal dammar or Indian dammar, [23] ṛla in Sanskrit. It is used as an astringent in Ayurvedic medicine, [24] burned as incense in Hindu ceremonies, and used to caulk boats and ships. [23] Sal seeds and fruit are a source of lamp oil and vegetable fat. The seed oil is extracted from the seeds and used as cooking oil ...
The seed oil of 'Madhuca indica' can be utilize to synthesize polymer resin. In one of the attempts, it has been used to prepare alkyd type of polyurethane resins, which are used as a good source of anticorrosion organic coatings. [7] The Tamils have several uses for M. longifolia (iluppai in Tamil).
Salammoniac, [2] also sal ammoniac or salmiac, is a rare naturally occurring mineral composed of ammonium chloride, NH 4 Cl. It forms colorless, white, or yellow-brown crystals in the isometric-hexoctahedral class.
Place the seeds on a baking sheet and top with the sweet or savory spices. Give them a good mix to make sure the seeds are evenly coated. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
The oil comes from the seed and kernel. The percentage of the oil in seeds is 32-34%. The seed contains a brittle shell on the outer surface, and the kernel accounts for 60% in dried seed, containing 40-43% oil. ‘Sweet Variety’ of Pilu yields 35-44% oil which has a strong odour. The odour is due to the presence of Benzyl isothiocyanate in ...
More recently, the berries are used locally in jams, preserves, and pies. [ 3 ] [ 16 ] They are often combined with Oregon-grape because salal's mild sweetness partially masks the former's tartness. Salal is widely cultivated as an ornamental both within and outside of its native range, useful for ground cover and landscaping.
The flowers are small and fragrant and are used as a stimulant and are mildly purgative. [3] The berries are small and barely noticeable; they are eaten both fresh and dried. [3] The wood of the Salvadora persica can be used for charcoal and firewood. [6] In Namibia, the mustard bush is used as drought-resistant fodder for cattle. The seeds can ...