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CHEMISTRY OF OREGANO AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

  OREGANO                       Scientific name:-   Origanum vulgare Family:-   Lamiaceae The major organic chemical compound present in oregano is carvacrol .                              Medicinal properties:- Antiseptic, antifungal, antioxidant, antibacterial, antispasmodic.   Medicinal uses:- ü  Reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. ü  Oregano helps detoxify the body, aids in digestion, and boots the immune system. ü  Oregano aids in speeding up metabolism. ü  It helps to protect against bacteria that can affect skin and gut. It also protects against cancer and macular degeneration. ü  It is used as a powerful pain killer. ü  Oregano helps to treat cold, flu, and oral pro...

CHEMISTRY OF CUMIN AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

                   CUMIN                   Scientific name:-   Cuminum cyminum Family:-   Apiaceae The major organic chemical compound present in the cumin is cumin aldehyde.                            Medicinal properties:- Anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, fungistatic, antifertility antiplatelet antidiabetic antifungal antiparkinson.   Medicinal uses:- ü  Cumin has been used as anti-inflammatory, diuretic, carminative, and atipasmodic. ü  It is used in the treatment of toothache and epilepsy. also used as an aid for treating dyspepsia, jaundice, diarrhea, flatulence, and indigestion. ü  Cumin activates salivary glands in the mouth and facilitates the primary digestion of the food and produces carminat...

CHEMISTRY OF MACE & NUTMEG AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

  MACE   AND   NUTMEG                   Scientific name: - Myristica fragrans Family:-   Myristicaceae The major organic chemical compound present in the nutmeg and mace is sabinene.                            Medicinal properties:- Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial.   Medicinal uses:- ü  It has high antioxidant properties because it helps to prevent cellular damage and product against chronic diseases. ü  Nutmeg and mace can help to detoxify your organs and relieve kidney stones. ü  It can help to treat wounds, injuries inflammation, and arthritis. ü  Nutmeg is used to improve brain and mental health. It also reduces insomnia and promotes healthy sleep. ü  Nutmeg and mace are highly antibacterial, it can fight bad...

CHEMISTRY OF ROSEMARY AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

  ROSEMARY                                   Scientific name:-   Rosmarinus officinalis Family:-   Lamiaceae The major organic chemical compound present in the rosemary is 1,8 cineole  and alpha-pinene.                             Medicinal properties:- Antifungal, Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, an anti-depressant.   Medicinal uses:- ü  Carnosic acid is one of the chemical components present in herb rosemary, this protects your eyes from macular degeneration. ü  When infused into an oil and applied externally it is found to reduce joint pain. ü  Rosemary speeds the healing of wounds and even eczema. ü  Rosemary rinse will cure dandru...

CHEMISTRY OF STAR ANISE AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

  STAR ANISE             Scientific name:-   Illicium verum Family:- Schisandraceae The major organic chemical compound present in star Anise is anethole.                           Medicinal properties:- Antioxidant, antimicrobial antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal gastroprotective, antinociceptive.   Medicinal uses:-   Star anise is a great source of antioxidants vitamin c and linalool, studies have shown that it can inhibit the development of cancers.   Star Anise effectively fights fungal infections, particularly yeast infections the parasitic fungi 'Candia albicans'. C. Albicans lives in the throat, intestines, mouth, and genitals.   research shows that anethole and other compounds in star Anise extract can treat candidiasis.   Shikimic acid found in star anise fights against the influenza virus.   Star anise is rich in antioxidan...

CHEMISTRY OF VANILLA AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

  VANILLA   Scientific name:-   Vanilla planifolia Family:-  Orchidaceae The major organic chemical compound present in the vanilla is vanillin                          Medicinal properties:- Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, aphrodisiac, and anticlastogenic.   Medicinal uses:-   Vanilla contains vanillin that acts as an antidepressant, it is used for aromatherapy to cure stress and depression.   Vanilla is used to treat stomach upset and vomiting.   It is used to boost immunity and protect the body from carcinogenic attacks and also it protects against Colon and prostate cancer by removing free radicals from the body.   Vanilla is used to treat menstrual discomfort.   It is used to reduce inflammation and cure wounds.   Vanilla is used to act as a natura...

CHEMISTRY OF BAY LEAF AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

                                                                  BAY LEAF scientific name:-   Laurus nobilis Family:-   Lauraceae The major organic chemical compound present in the bay leaf is 1,8 cineole(eucalyptol) .   Medicinal properties:- Antibacterial antifungal antioxidant antidiarrheal anti-inflammatory antidiabetic insecticidal   Medicinal uses:-   Bay leaf tea is used to treat stomachaches, clear up mucus in the lungs, colds, and sore throat.   It is used to treat headache leaf of the bay is kept in a nostril or under the headbands to relieve this pain.   Traditionally it has been used for the treatment of gastrointestinal problems such as impaired digestion flatulence, eructation, and epigastric bloating and used as a diuretic and has many analgesic effects.   Bay leaf havi...

CHEMISTRY OF CINNAMON AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

    CINNAMON                  scientific name:-   Cinnamomum Verum Family:-   Lauraceae The major organic chemical compound present in cinnamon is cinnamaldehyde.                       Medicinal properties:- Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiulcer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, memory enhancer.   Medicinal uses:-   Cinnamon oil is used for rheumatism, aching joints, and stiffness, it is also used for toothache and sore gums.   Cinnamon is used for the treatment of respiratory tract and urinary problems.  It is used to lower the bad cholesterol in our bodies.   Cinnamon has been used the reduce blood sugar level.   Calcium and fiber which are present in cinnamon protect against heart diseases.   It has been used in mouth freshener, cinnamon boosts the activity...

CHEMISTRY OF CARAWAY AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

                                                                        CARAWAY                                                  scientific name:-   carum carvi Family:-   Apiaceae The major organic chemical compound present in the caraway is carvone .                                Medicinal properties:- Antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, analgestic, diuretic, antioxidant, hypolipidemic.   Medicinal uses: -   Caraway is used for gastrointestinal cramps and feelings of fullness, as well as ...