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 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.
•  Vanilla is helpful to make skin more beautiful and hair stronger and also it reduces hair fall.
•  Vanilla is used to reduce cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. It also prevents heart diseases.