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Fixed Oil (linoleic acid-rich seed oil)
In vitro / AnimalMechanism of Action
Polyunsaturated fatty acid-rich oil from seeds (distinct from the toxic pulp); anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties; used topically for joint pain
Research Notes
ColocynthWestern
Seed oil is considered substantially safer than pulp preparations. Investigated for anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties in preliminary studies. Topical use in traditional medicine for joint pain has not been validated in clinical trials.
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Fixed Oil (linoleic acid-rich seed oil)
Fatty AcidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
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Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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