Carminatives & G.I Regulators

Pharmacognosy

Introduction to Carminatives and G.I. Regulators

    Carminatives

    Substances that relieve flatulence (gas) in the gastrointestinal tract by preventing its formation or helping its expulsion.

    Mechanism of Action (Carminatives)

    They usually work by relaxing the intestinal smooth muscles and reducing spasms.

    G.I. Regulators (Gastrointestinal Regulators)

    Agents that help regulate the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as motility, secretion, and absorption.

    Therapeutic Uses (G.I. Regulators)

    They can be used to treat constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, or irregular bowel movements.

    Crude Drugs as Carminatives

      List of Carminative Drugs

      1. Coriander

      List of Carminative Drugs

      2. Fennel

      List of Carminative Drugs

      3. Asafoetida, 4. Ginger

      List of Carminative Drugs

      5. Black pepper, 6. Nutmeg, 7. Cinnamon, 8. Clove, 9. Cardamom

      Coriander - Overview

        Synonyms

        Dhaniya fruits, Coriander fruits, Coriandrum.

        Biological Source

        Dried ripe fruits of Coriandrum Sativum Linn.

        Family

        Umbelliferae.

        Morphological Characteristics

        Colour: Brownish yellow

        Coriander - Morphological & Chemical Details

          Morphological Characteristics

          Odour: Sweet, aromatic, Taste: Spicy

          Morphological Characteristics

          Size: 3 to 5 mm in diameter, Shape: Subspherical, fruit

          Chemical Constituents

          Volatile oil (0.8 to 1 percent), fixed oil (13 percent) and proteins (20 percent).

          Chemical Constituents

          Volatile oil contains nearly 90 per cent D-linalool (Coriandrol), coriandryl acetate etc. The other constituent is Vitamin A.

          Coriander - Uses

            Medicinal Use

            The fruits and volatile oil.

            Carminative

            It is used as carminative

            Flavouring Agent

            It is used as flavouring agent.

            Pharmaceutical Use

            The oil is used along with purgatives to prevent gripping.

            Fennel - Overview

              Synonyms

              Foeniculum species, Saunf, Fennel fruits.

              Biological source

              It consist of dried ripe fruits obtained from cultivation of Foeniculum vulgare Miller.

              Family

              Umbelliferae.

              Morphological Characters

              Colour: Green to yellow brown

              Fennel - Morphological & Chemical Details

                Morphological Characteristics

                Odour: Sweet, aromatic

                Morphological Characteristics

                Taste: Aromatic and slight sweetish

                Morphological Characteristics

                Size: Length 5 to 10 mm and width 2 to 4 mm, Shape: Straight or slightly curved

                Chemical constituent

                Fennel contains 2 -6.5% volatile oil and 12% fixed oil.

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