Dhupa oil

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Dhupa butter; dhupa fat; piney tallow; Vateria indica oil

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Dhupa oil is extracted from the seeds of Vateria indica, a plant species in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The plant is native to India.

Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Stearic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid.

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The oil is used for the production of candles, soaps and cosmetics.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer