STAR CHEMISTRY

  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 problems.

                   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 carminative effects. ü  Cumin is used in healing the cuts and bleeding and is used as an antiseptic. ü  Cumin also stimulates the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas which can help absorb nutrients into the system and also increase the power of the liver, ability to detoxify the human body. an

  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 breath and help oral health. ü  It is beneficial for your digestion and can reduce the risk of diarrhea. ü  It can lower your blood pressure, preventing cardiovascular illness heart attacks, and strokes.

  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 dandruff and stimulate hair growth. ü  Rosemary boosts mental activity, relieves respiratory problems, relieves menstrual problems. ü  It prevents peptic ulcers, leukemia, and kidney stones and also protects the body cells and DNA from free radical damage. ü  It encourages enzymes that flush harmful toxins out of the liver and body. ü  It

  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 antioxidant vitamins a and c thus preventing the progression of chronic diseases like aging and diabetics.   It regulates blood sugar le

  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 natural aphrodisiac.   It acts as a pain reliever it helps to treat toothache, pain due to inflammation.   Vanilla helps improve mental health and enhance cognitive functions.   Va

                                                                  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 having anti-inflammatory antidiarrheal anti-diabetic properties due to this it is used for the improvement of the immune system.   It is used to lower blood cholesterol and uric acid level.   It is used to pr

    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 of the brain and also help in removing nervous tension and memory loss.   Cinnamon reduces urinary tract infections because it has a diuretic in nature and helps in the secretion and discharge of urine.   Cinnamaldehyde in cinna

                                                                        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 nervous cardiac complaints, spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints, flatulence, irritable stomach, indigestion, lack of appetite, dyspepsia in adults, and in relieving flatulent colic of infants.   It is also used as a tranquilizer, diuretic, gastric stimulant, aphrodisiac, astringent.   It is used for the treatment of morning sickness, headache, to improve liver function, bronchopulmonary disorder, cough, and as an analgesic.   The vapor of caraway seeds is used for lumbago and rheumatism.   Se