Avocado oil

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Oleum Perseae

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Oil of the Brazilian avocado fruit.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

The ripe fruits of the avocado tree serve as the basis for the production of the oil. Depending on the variety, origin and method of production, avocado oil contains the following vitamins, fatty acids and secondary plant substances:

Lecithin
Squalene
Carotenoids
Vitamins A, D, E
oleic acid (47 - 70% )
linoleic acid (9 - 15%)
palmitic acid (15 - 23%)
Palmitoleic acid (5 - 13 % )
Phytosterols (Phytosterols)
Stearic acid (about 1% )
alpha-tocopherol (12 to 15 mg/100g)

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Very good ointment base for medical and cosmetic creams and ointments; for oily solutions and emulsions.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles