POMEGRANATE: - Pomegranate seeds yield a drying oil that contains Pucinic acid forming upto 72% of the fatty acid. Pucinic acid is conjugated triene and geometrical isomer of elaostearic acid. Oil possesses antiseptic properties. Now, Pomegranate is well known for antioxidant properties. With recent researches the seed oil has been found to be of help prevent the formation of skin cancer by plummeting the frequency of lesions and limit the occurrence of tumors. |