VOLATILE OILS

PURVI H. KAKRANI
SPSRC
VALASAN
MENTHA
1.B.S : Mentha piperita
2. F: Lamiaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oils.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Menthol
Menthone
Cineole, Menthofuran.
4. Uses: Cold, Cough, Stimulant .

CORIANDER
1.B.S : Coriandrum sativum
2. F: Umbelliferae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oils.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Coriandrol,
Geraniol,
Carvone, Anethole.
4. Uses : Carminative,
Flavouring agent,
Stimulant.


T.S OF CORIANDER FRUIT
CINNAMON
1. B.S : Cinnamomum zeylanicum
2. F: Lauraceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oils.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol,
Benzaldehyde, Phellandrene.
4. Uses : Carminative ,
Stomachic,
Asrtingent,
Flavouring agent,
Spice.


T.S OF CINNAMON BARK
LEMON OIL
1. B.S : Citrus limonis
2. F: Rutaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oils .
The important chemical
constituents are,
Limonene, Citral,
Citric acid, Terpeneol,
Geranyl acetate.
4. Uses : Used as Carminative,
Flouring agent, Perfume agent.
Source of Vitamin-C.
NUTMUG
1. B.S : Myristica fragrans
2. F: Myristicaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Myristicin, Elimicin,
Saffrole, Palmitic acid,
Oliec acid,Terpeniol.
4. Uses : Used as Carminative,
Aromatic, Stimulant,
Used in Soaps Preparation, Used in
Rheumatism.
EUCALYPTUS
1. B.S : Eucalyptus globulus
2. F: Myrtaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oils.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Eucalyptin, Cineole,
Pinene, Geraniol, Thymol,
Linalool, Rutin, Quercetin.
4. Uses : Used in All Respiratory
Diseases.
Used in Cough, Cold, Swine flu,
Asthma, Sinusitis, Bronchitis,
TB, Tonsillitis.
GINGER
1. B.S : Zingiber officinale
2. F: Zingiberaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oils.
The important chemical constituents are,
Gingerol, Citral, Camphene, Pinene,
Phellandrene, Valine, Leucine, Zinc, Mg, P, Al.
4. Uses : Used in
Respiratory Diseases.
Ex:- Cough, Cold, Swine flu,
Asthma, Sinusitis, Bronchitis.
in Heart Diseases.
Ex:- Prevent Heart Attacks,
Regulates Blood circulation.
In GIT (Gastro Intestinal Tract) Diseases.
Ex:- Ulcers, Vomiting, Digestion, Diarrhea,
Hepatitis.
In Psychological Depression.
CARDAMOM
1. B.S : Elettaria cardamomum
2. F: Zingiberaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Pinene, Limonene, Phellandene,
Cineole, Terpenene, Cymene,
Linalool,Terpeniol.
4. Uses : Used as a Flavouring agent,
in Nausea & Vomiting,
for Digestion.
TULSI
1. B.S : Ocimum sanctum
2. F: Labiatae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Eugenol, Carvacrol, Caryophyllin,
Vit-C, Maleic acid, Citric acid.
4. Uses : Used as Stimulant, Aromatic,
Good Immuno-Modulatory Drug,
Antibacterial, Insecticidal,
Spasmolytic, Anticatarrhal,
to cure Ear-ache, Cough & Cold,
in Skin diseases, & for Digestion.
LEMON GRASS
1. B.S : Cymbopogan flexuousus
2. F: Graminae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Citral, Methylheptenol, Nerol,
Citronellal, Dipentene,
Geraniol.
4. Uses : Used as Flavouring agent,
Perfumery. From Citral, -ionine
is prepared. From -ionine,
Vitamin-A is prepared.

FENNEL
1. B.S : Foeniculum vulgare
2. F: Umbelliferae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Fenchone, Anethole, Phellandrene,
Limonene, Methyl chavicol,
Anisic aldehyde.
4. Uses : Carminative, Aromatic,
Stimulant, Expectorant,
& Flavouring agent.
T.S OF FENNEL FRUIT
BLACK PEPPER
1. B.S : Piper nigrum
2. F: Piperaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Piperine,
Phellandrene,
Caryophylline.
4. Uses : Stomachic, Stimulant,
Aromatic, Carminative,
Stimulates Taste Buds,
Spice, Condiment.
CARAWAY
1. B.S : Carum carvi
2. F: Umbelliferae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Carvone,
Limonene,
Carvocrol.
4. Uses : Stimulant, Aromatic,
Carminative, Spice,
Flavouring agent in Bread,
Biscuits, Cheese, Cakes.
CUMIN
1. B.S : Cuminum cyminum
2. F: Umbelliferae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Cuminaldehyde,
Phellandrene,
Cuminine, Pinene.
4. Uses : Stimulant, Aromatic,
Carminative, Spice,
in Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia.
DILL
1. B.S : Anethum graveolens
2. F: Umbelliferae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Carvone, Limonene,
Phellandrene,
and other terpenes.
4. Uses : Stimulant, Aromatic,
Carminative.
In Gastric Disturbances of
Infants & Children. In the
Preparation of Gripe Water.


CLOVE
1. B.S : Eugenia caryophyllus
2. F: Myrtaceae
3. C.C : It contain Volatile oil.
The important chemical
constituents are,
Eugenol, Caryophyllenes,
Eugenin, Chromone,
Esters, Ketones & Alcohols.
4. Uses : Dental analgesic,
Stimulant, Aromatic,
Carminative, Antiseptic,
as Flavouring agent, in Perfumes.


T.S OF CLOVE