ISOLATION OF THE ACTIVE COMPONENT FROM VITEX AGNUS CASTUS BERRY OIL AND ITS APPLICATION IN CONTROLLING ACNE

摘要

The invention relates to the effective use of compositions containing specially prepared oil from Vitex agnus castus berry as a potent anti acne agent which is to be applied topically. The invention also describes the process of fractionation of the oil, identification of the active component using bioautographic technique, and the use of the active component as an anti-acne agent.