American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2019

  • Physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Castor Oil (R. communis) for Hair Biocosmetics

    Solomon Sime Tessema

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 110-115
    Received: 26 January 2019
    Accepted: 17 July 2019
    Published: 30 July 2019
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    Abstract: This study reports the characterization of oil from Castor (Ricinus Communius L) seed oil. The biocosmetic potential of the castor oil was evaluated for hair through physico-chemical characterization. The various physicochemical parameters (iodine value, pH value, specific gravity, refractive index, peroxide value, etc) were tested in accordance wi... Show More
  • Extraction and Analysis of Spectral Properties and ChroMophoric Characterization of Natural Dye Extract from Barks of Terminalia brownii Fresen (Combretaceae)

    Maiyo Kimutai Bernard, Munyendo Lincoln Were, Kiprop Kipchumba Ambrose, Mibey Richard

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 116-122
    Received: 5 July 2019
    Accepted: 30 July 2019
    Published: 4 September 2019
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    Abstract: Terminalia brownii is known for its medicinal properties has been used to treatment and management of malaria, ulcers, diarrhea, coughs, hepatitis etc. In Elgeyo-Marakwet County, and amongst the Marakwet community of Kenya, the plant has been known for its dyeing properties and has been used historically for the dyeing of traditional handbags local... Show More
  • Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Composition of Ximenia americana Fruit

    Aliyu Muhammad, Sayudi Yahaya Haruna, Abubakar Umar Birnin-Yauri, Aminu Haruna Muhammad, Cosmos Moki Elinge

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 123-129
    Received: 14 June 2019
    Accepted: 10 July 2019
    Published: 6 September 2019
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    Abstract: In this work the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of Ximenia americana fruit is investigate using standard analytical methods. The results of proximate analysis of the fruit on dry weight basis shows that it contains, Crude protein (7.26%), Crude lipid (13.0%), ash (10.5%), and moisture (64%Wet Weight), The pulp contains appreciable con... Show More