Volatile Oil Part-2

Pharmacognosy of volatile oil containing drugs

This application mainly focus on semester four, as per GTU (Gujarat Technological University) syllabus of subject pharmacognosy- II.

Topics:

Definition, classification, physico-chemical properties, general methods for isolation, source, cultivation, collection, commercial varieties and systematic pharmacognostic study of volatile oils containing drugs

• Alcohol: Coriander, Geranium, Sandal wood

• Esters and Alcohol: Rose, Mentha

• Aldehyde: Cinnamon, Cassia, Lemon peel, Orange peel, Lemon grass, Eucalyptus, Cumin

• Ketone: Caraway, Dill

• Phenol: Clove, Tulsi, Ajowan

• Ether: Star Anise, Fennel, Nutmeg, Cardamom

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