Oleo-gum Resins Flashcards
Sci name - myrrh
Commiphora molmol
Common name - myrrh (2)
Gum myrrh /
Guggai gum
Family- myrrh
Burseraceae
Cons - myrrh (3)
a, b, y-commiphoric acids
Uses - myrrh (9)
Ancient embalming material (Egyptians)
Incense, perfume
Protective, stimulant, stomachic, used in mouthwash (Astring-o-sol)
Local stimulant and antiseptic
Myrrh is used in what mouthwash?
Astring-o-sol
2 tests for myrrh
TLC, UV light visualization at 365 nm
Sci name - asafoetida
Ferula foetida
Common names - asafoetida (2)
Gum asafetida /
Devil’s dung
Fam - asafoetida
Apiaceae
Parts used - asafoetida (2)
Incisions at rhizomes and roots
Cons - asafoetida (3)
Ferulic acid,
asaresinol,
umbelliferone
Uses - asafoetida (2)
Carminative, expectorant
Has an evil smell due to sulfur compounds
Asafoetida
Asafoetida has an “evil smell” due to __ compounds
Sulfur