Maize oil or Corn oil is a fatty oil obtained from the plant Zea mays. Corn can be eaten after frying in the coal and they can be used raw also. Corn is also available as sweet corn and corn flakes. Corn is also used in preparing many foods and recipes. Chemical Constituents of Maize […]
Discover the remarkable properties of Pterocarpus marsupium in managing diabetes. In this piece, we delve into the various uses, active constituents, and the different names it goes by, and how these components contribute to its effectiveness in diabetes treatment. Learn about the scientific evidence that supports these potential benefits. The Origins and Global Dispersion of […]
Source and Distribution of Kola: Kola nut is obtained as a cotyledon of Cola nitida belonging to the family Sterculiaceae. It is also known as bissy or gooroo seeds. It is cultivated in West Africa, Brazil, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and East Africa. Chemical Constituents of Kola Nuts Purine alkaloids are present in the kola […]
Source of Davana and its Distribution: Davana oil is the volatile oil obtained by the steam distillation of flowering herbs of Artemisia pallens belonging to the family Compositae. This plant is distributed in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is commercially cultivated in South India in Kolar and Chittoor districts. Properties of Davana: […]
Source and Distribution of Cocoa: Cocoa is obtained from the seeds of Theobroma cocoa, which belongs to the family Sterculiaceae. It is also known as cocoa seed or cocoa bean. The cocoa seeds are obtained from the cocoa plants which grow in the countries like Sri Lanka, Java, Brazil, Ecuador, Guiana and Carribean islands. Chemical […]
Source and Distribution of Sabadilla Sabadilla are the dried ripe seeds of Schoenocaulon officinale, belonging to the family Liliaceae. It is also known as cevadilla and caustic barley. Sabadilla is a herbaceous tall plant. It is indigenous to Venenzuela, Guatemala and Mexico. The seeds are dark brown to black in colour. They have bitter, acrid […]
Source and Distribution of Anantmula Anantmula consists of the dried roots of the plant Hemidesmus indicus, belonging to the family Asclepladaceae. It is also known as anantmool, sariva and Indian sarsaparilla. It is distributed throughout the India. Roots are yellowish brown in colour with vanilline like taste and aromatic, sweetish odour. Chemical constituents of Anantmula: […]
Source and Distribution of Geranium: Geranium oil is obtained from the fresh leaves and stems of Pelargonium graveolens, belonging to the family Geraniaceae. The oil is obtained by steam distillation method. It is also known as Moroccan geranium oil and Algerian geranium oil. Geranium is indigenous to South Africa. It is cultivated in Spain, France, […]
Source and Distribution of Anise: Anise consists of the dried ripe fruits of Pimpinella anisum, belonging to the family Umbelliferae. Its synonyms are anise fruit and aniseed. Aniseed is indigenous to Egypt, Western Asia and Greece. It is cultivated in countries like Russia, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, Bulgaria and India. In India cultivation is carried […]
Source and Distribution of Poppy Plant: Poppy seed oil is the fixed oil obtained from the dried poppy seeds of Papaver somniferum, belonging to the family Papaveraceae. It is also known as poppy oil. The seeds are collected from the poppy capsules, the fruits of opium poppy. The seeds are produced commercially in the countries […]