Pharmacognosy
Substances that relieve flatulence (gas) in the gastrointestinal tract by preventing its formation or helping its expulsion.
They usually work by relaxing the intestinal smooth muscles and reducing spasms.
Agents that help regulate the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as motility, secretion, and absorption.
They can be used to treat constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, or irregular bowel movements.
1. Coriander
2. Fennel
3. Asafoetida, 4. Ginger
5. Black pepper, 6. Nutmeg, 7. Cinnamon, 8. Clove, 9. Cardamom
Dhaniya fruits, Coriander fruits, Coriandrum.
Dried ripe fruits of Coriandrum Sativum Linn.
Umbelliferae.
Colour: Brownish yellow
Odour: Sweet, aromatic, Taste: Spicy
Size: 3 to 5 mm in diameter, Shape: Subspherical, fruit
Volatile oil (0.8 to 1 percent), fixed oil (13 percent) and proteins (20 percent).
Volatile oil contains nearly 90 per cent D-linalool (Coriandrol), coriandryl acetate etc. The other constituent is Vitamin A.
The fruits and volatile oil.
It is used as carminative
It is used as flavouring agent.
The oil is used along with purgatives to prevent gripping.
Foeniculum species, Saunf, Fennel fruits.
It consist of dried ripe fruits obtained from cultivation of Foeniculum vulgare Miller.
Umbelliferae.
Colour: Green to yellow brown
Odour: Sweet, aromatic
Taste: Aromatic and slight sweetish
Size: Length 5 to 10 mm and width 2 to 4 mm, Shape: Straight or slightly curved
Fennel contains 2 -6.5% volatile oil and 12% fixed oil.