Abstract:The present study was carried out with the aim of confirming the identity or the occurrence of falsification of samples marketed as Indian Nut (Aleurites moluccana). This is a prospective, experimental and qualitative study, carried out with two samples marketed as Indian nut, which were compared with an original sample of napoleon hat (Thevetia peruviana). The evaluation of botanical characteristics, Kedde's phytochemical reaction to identify cardiotonic glycosides, Thin Layer Chromatography (CCD), Classical … Show more
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