Crude Drug: Coconut
Biological Source Cocos nucifera
Family Arecaceae
Official used part Dried kernel/oil
Major Marker Constituent Lauric acid
Constituentclass Fixed oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Emollient; pharmaceutical excipient
Drug Type Seed/kernel
Scientific Name Cocos nucifera
Category Fixed oil drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.