It is obtained upon the steam distillation of the leaves and the oil yield ranges between 0.5% and 1.8%. More than 47 compounds have been identified from the leaf oil, the most significant being eugenol, which constitutes 65–92%. Cinnamon leaf oil is cheaper than bark oil and is used in the repellents, to a lesser extent, to flavor. It is also used as a source of eugenol for the preparation of synthetic vanillin. Cinnamon oleoresin obtained by solvent extraction is a dark brown extremely concentrated and viscous liquid, closely approximating the total spice flavor and containing 50% or more volatile oil. It is used mainly for flavoring food products such as cakes and confectionary. Ground spice has been replaced by oils and oleoresin in food …show more content…
Chaulmoogra oil, Chaulmoogra seed Preparation of Insect repellent oil tablets
Micro crystalline cellulose [Wade A, Weller PJ. 1994]
MCC is purified, partially depolymerized cellulose that occurs as a white, odorless, Tasteless, crystalline powder composed of porous particles. It is commercially available in different particle size and moisture grades that have different properties and application.
• Nonproperity name : BP : Microcrystalline cellulose JP : Microcrystalline cellulose Ph Eur: Cellulosesummicrocristallium USP : Microcrystalline cellulose
• Synonyms : Avicel PH, Celex, cellulose gel, Tabulose.
• Chemical name : Cellulose.
• Structure • Molecular formula : (C6H10O5)n
• Functional category : Adsorbent, suspending agent, tablet
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• Chemical Name : α-Hydro-o-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
• Structure • Functional Category: Ointment base, plasticizer, solvent, suppository base.
• Typical Properties
• Melting point : 55–63°c for PEG 6000
• Solubility : All grades of polyethylene glycol are soluble in water and miscible in all proportions with other polyethylene glycols (after melting, if necessary). Aqueous solutions of higher-molecular-weight grades may form gels. Liquid polyethylene glycols are soluble in acetone, alcohols, benzene, glycerin, and glycols. Solid polyethylene glycols are soluble in acetone, dichloromethane, ethanol (95%).
• Stability and Storage Conditions
Polyethylene glycols should be stored in well-closed containers in a cool, dry place. Stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or lined steel containers are preferred for the storage of liquid grades
• Incompatibilities : Liquid and solid polyethylene glycol grades may be incompatible with some coloring agents. The antibacterial activity of certain antibiotics is reduced in polyethylene glycol bases, particularly that of penicillin and
Makadia HK. & Siegel SJ., 2011. Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) as Biodegradable Controlled Drug Delivery Carrier. Polymers, 3, 1377-1397
Starch, cellulose, glycogen, and chitin are all examples of polysaccharides. According to the BIO 1510 Lab Manual (2016) polysaccharides are not very soluble in water but can be made to go into solution through heating or agitation. Polysaccharides are excellent energy storage molecules because they are easily built and broken down by enzymes. Forming fairly compact structures, polysaccharides allow energy storage without the space required by a pool of free glucose monomers. Other polysaccharides form strong fibers that provide protection and structural support in both plants and animals. (Carbohydrates.” Home,
What is aromatherapy? In an article titled “Phytotherapy Research” by Amr Edris, he describes aromatherapy as, “The use of essential oils and their volatile constituents are widely to prevent and treat human disease.” Aromatherapy is said to be an alternate form of medicine that uses essential oils, which are made up of volatile plant materials. With these essential oils it is said that they help to alter a person’s mood, health, mind, and cognitive function. It is also said that aromatherapy could substitute as treatment or prevention for certain diseases. There are many different types of oils used for aromatherapy in different ways for different outcomes. Such methods include the topical application, aerial diffusion, and direct inhalation. Topical application is any direct contact with the oil, used such as placing the oil in a bath or directly on to the skin. Aerial diffusion is where the oil is placed on the carpet around you or even on to a pillow or bed. Direct inhalation is a method where the oil is placed on the hands and rubbed together then while cupping your hands under your face to inhale the oils, this has a very powerful effect when used. Some uses of aromatherapy are for used as anti-depressants, relive stress, help with relaxation, insomnia, acne, itching and many more. To cure anxiety lavender, chamomile, rose, vanilla, and cardamom oils are all used for this. Lemon, jasmine, rosemary, sandalwood, and peppermint oils are all used to help with depression. When dealing with fatigue it is said that basil, cedarwood, clove, and eucalyptus all help. Headaches can be cured with lemon grass, thyme, ginger, and cinnamon oils. Caraway, chamomile, lavender, and rosemary oils are all used to help with menstrual cramps. The...
Herbal medicine is the traditional medical practice and it’s an important part of medicine to this day. To treat different ailments there are various indigenous systems such as Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani and Allopathy use differnt plant species1. Allopathic medicine is a system of medicine that focuses primarily on reacting disease rather than on promoting health. The use of herbal medicine is popular due to toxicity and side effects of allopathic medicines.
An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavour, or therapeutic properties which are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts, and fresh or dried plants. People use herbal medicines to maintain or improve their health. Herbalism or the use of plants for medicinal purposes has existed for centuries and their knowledge has been relayed from one generation to another. Written evidence of herbal remedies dates back over 5,000 years, to the Sumerians, who created lists of plants. A number of ancient cultures wrote on plants and their medical uses. Herbs are mentioned in Egyptian medical papyri and depicted in tomb illustrations (Nunn and John, 2002). In India, the oldest known ayurvedic texts, Susrutha Samhita and Charaka Samhitha speak of herbal preparations for treating diseases. One such plant which has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for diseases including parkinsonism is Mucuna pruriens. Mucuna is rich in L-Dopa (L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) or levodopa which is the precursor of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is deficient in Parkinson’s...
Society is programed to feel very healthy, but if when actual regarding the statistics it would be surprising to the contrary. The modern healthcare system is flawed in its basic theology. It focuses on treating the main symptoms and not treating the root cause and preventing illnesses. To return to a healthier society, the medical care system needs that focuses more on holistic or the all of the systems that make up someone 's body. The needs to be a shift in the way medical professionals treat their patients it would create a superior society.
According to Reader’s Digest Oxford Complete Wordfinder, an essential oil is “a volatile oil derived from a plant, etc., with its characteristic odor” (492). As defined by Turek and Stintzing, it is “a product obtained from vegetable raw material.” The oil is extracted through distillation by steam or water, dry distillation, or “from the epicarp of citrus fruits by a mechanical
Melamine Powder is also a metabolite of the insecticide cyromazine. Melamine Powder is a hard, thermosetting plastic component established from formaldehyde and melamine by polymerization.
A recent study shows that aromatherapy shows mild effectiveness in Dementia Treatment. Aromatherapy with chamomile, lavender and rosemary with other essential oils may give relief from anxiety as well as emotional disturbances in adults with dementia. Aromatherapy is a part of medical treatment and plant essential oils in Aromatherapy are used for inhaling or massaging into the skin. Aromatherapy helps to ease agitation, improves cognitive function of the seniors. When you plan to continue aromatherapy for dementia treatment, you must consult with a medical professional who will discuss about the benefits of aromatherapy and also its side effects because clinical evidence shows that aromatherapy are not much effective treatment for dementia.
1-Butanol with intermediate polarity was soluble in both highly polar water and non polar hexane as 1-butanol can be either polar or non polar compound. 1-Butanol was polar based on the general rule of thumb stated that each polar group will allow up to 4 carbons to be soluble in water. Also, 1-butanol can be non polar due to their carbon chains, which are attracted to the non polarity of the hexane.
Treat essential oils like you would any medicine. These are highly concentrated liquids that can be harmful if not used carefully. You need to keep them out of the reach of children, and to follow directions and safety warnings.
Flavonoids are widely distributed in plants, fulfilling many functions. Flavonoids are the most important in plant pigments for flower coloration, producing yellow, red, or blue pigmentation in plants designed to attract pollinators. In higher plants, flavonoids are involved in UV filtration, symbiotic nitrogen fixation and floral pigmentation. They may also act as chemical messengers, physiological regulators, and cell cycle inhibitors. Flavonoids, which are polyphenolic compounds, are a class of plant secondary metabolites possessing a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity including anti-cancer activities. Among the various natural products, flavonoids have attracted much attention due to their remarkable spectrum of pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antimutagenic, antibacterial, antiangiogenic,anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, modulators of enzymatic activities and anti-cancer activity. Flavonoids have been found act as protein kinase inhibitors which can prevent alterations in phosphorylation that result in uncontrolled cell division, inhibition of apoptosis, and other abnormalities. Flavonoids can be known as angiogenesis agents. Angiogenesis is a physiological process resulting in formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels. Antigiogenesis cause rapid growth of solid tumor and tumor metasta-sis are promoted by uncontrolled tumor angiogenesis. The flavonoids can control this growth of tumor. Besides that, flavonoids also can act as antioxidants which known as substances that delay, prevent or remove oxidative damage to a target molecule (Ravishankar et al., 2013).
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Aromatherapy With Candles and Wax Melts. Have you ever entered a bakery feeling stressed out about the details of your hectic schedule – only to leave the establishment feeling relaxed and as though all was right in the world? The power of scent is palpable. We can smell baby powder and be immediately transported back to a time when we had no worries about consuming our minds. We may become invigorated by citrusy aromas and calmed by scents such as lavender.
Herbal products are medicinal agents obtained from the plants. It’s all started 100 years ago by ancient people. Since synthetic medicine are not yet invented by that time, ancient people had invented medicine out of the plants. Through generations the original herbal medicine had been modified due to the new knowledge discovered and technologies invented.