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Clinical pharmacy PharmD program Third level Phytochemistry-1 (PG-504)

Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)

Powerful antioxidant, antitumor anti-inflammatory

Antiviral Antiparasitic
Analgesic anti-fungal

Antibilharzial Contains sesquiterpenes

Lavander (Lavandula officinalis)

• Antiseptic antifungal
• Analgesic anti-inflammatory

• Vasodilator reduces blood cholesterol

• calming

Pine needles (Pinus sylvestris)

• Relieves muscular pain

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

For mental fatigue and concentration

Darkening the hair and reduce dandruff

Routes of administration of volatile oils
1- Inhalation (Jasmonate as tranquilizer, Lavender (Linalool) desrease postmenopausal
symptoms).

2- Applying to the skin (rubbing or in creams) Anti-pathogenic or counter irritant and
rubefacient as mentha, lemongrass oil, tea tree oil and Eucalyptus oil.

3- Mouth washes… fragrance and antibacterial

4- Orally (as garlic essential oils lower the serum cholesterol)

Oral administration of a combination of essential oils including cinnamon, cumin, oregano
(Marjoram), fennel besides others was able to enhance insulin sensitivity in type II diabetes.

In industry: Insecticidal activity

cosmetics, perfumes, soap and detergent , food industry

Preparation of Volatile Oils

The methods of preparation of volatile oils are:

A- Universal methods:
1- Distillation. 2- Extraction.

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