Oleogum Resins Flashcards
1
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synonyms: myrrh
A
Guggai gum
2
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sn: myrrh/ guggai gum
A
Commiphora molmol
3
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fam: myrrh/ guggai gum
A
Burseraceae
4
Q
cons (1): myrrh/ guggai gum
A
a,b,y-commiphoric acids
5
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uses (4): myrrh/ guggai gum
A
- Ancient embalming material of Egyptians
- Incense and perfume
- protective, stimulant, stomachic, and mouthwash (astring-o-sol)
- local sitmulant and antiseptic properties
6
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synonyms: frankincense
A
olibanum
7
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sn: frankincense/ olibanum
A
Boswellia carterii
8
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fam: frankincense/ olibanum
A
Buseraceae
9
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cons (1): frankincense/ olibanum
A
olibanol
10
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uses (3): frankincense/ olibanum
A
incense, fumigation
In China: tx of leprosy
11
Q
sn: asafoetida
A
Ferula foetida
12
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fam: asafoetida
A
Apidaceae
13
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cons (2): asafoetida
A
- isobutyl propyl disulfide - evil smell
- sulfur compounds: ferulic acid, asaresinol, umbelliferone
14
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uses (2): asafoetida
A
carminative & expectorant
15
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allied drugs (2): asafoetida
A
- Galbanum (Ferula galbaniflua
- Ammoniacum (Dorema ammoniacum)
