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This method is used for the preparation of those oils which decompose
by the action of steam or are present in very small quantities in the plant
organ, this is applies to flowers.
A. Maceration (soaking)
The fresh flowers immersed in boil fat then separated oil by extraction.
B. Solvents extraction:
Organic solvent used should be ;
1, volatile
2, selectively
3, low boiling water
4, inert
5, cheep
6, water immiscible (not mixable)
Low temperature
Fractional distillation
Camphor (2- Borneone)
It is ketone obtain from Cinnamomum camphora
belong to family Lauraceae
Origin:- wood of the stem and roots with chipped
Active constituents :-
0.5– 1.5% of volatile oil with sesquiterpenes (bisabolol
& Boxides)
Chamazuler (1-1.8 %), Flavonoids, Glycosides.
Active constituents :-
.1 % of volatile oil
Active constituent
2-6 % volatile oil
Estragole, fenchone
Uses
Aromatic carminative
Uses
Aromatic carminative, relives gastritis, colic
Active constituents:
Volatile oils
Coloring matter
Uses
As aromatic stomachic and diuretic(causing an
increase in urination
Treatment of jaundice and hepatitis
Parsley
Root and fruits of Petroslinum crispm belong to
Umbelliferae Family
Active constituents
Root contain 0.1 – 0.5 %, of volatile oil
Flavonoids, furocnmarin
Uses
Both have medicinally as diuretics, emmenagogue
Juniper
Drug consists of the dried fruits of Juniperus communi
belong to Cupressaceae family.
Active constituent
0.2-2.0 % volatile oil , contain monoterpene pinene
(80%), camphon, limonen)
Sesquiterpenoids (cadinen, 30% sugar, tannins, resin
& flavonoids).
Uses
Diuretics, treatment of urinary tract infection, should
be avoid during pregnancy or the presence of renal
disorders