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Thyme leavesMedical plant names.Plant origin and biochemical constituents.Therapeutic indications and other uses.MedicationsSide effects & herbal-drug interactionsContraindications.Henna LeavesMedical plant names.DescriptionOrigin and constituentsUses.Main slide
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Thyme leaves : Folia ThymiThymus vulgarisThymus serpyllumFamily : Labiatae Main slide
Indigenous :Mediterranean Sea regions Chemical constituents Volatile oil (Thyme oil ) A mixture of: Thymol( 70%)Carvocrol(25%)Thujone (antioxidant)
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USESAntifungal.Antibacterial activity .Stomachic .As food.Flavoring agent .Improve memory (act as antioxidant ).Prophylaxis from Alzheimers disease Main slide
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Pilka (Novortis)DropsTreatment of coughThymi (Vitamed)SyrupTreatment of coughGargolLiquidMouth wash(antiseptic)GaronseptLozengeMouth and throat infections (antiseptic) Karvol Liquid capsRelief of cold symptoms
ALBOCALVAGINAL DOUCHE.SACHETSContain:1.BORIC ACID 70% 2.EUCALYPTUS OIL 2.5% 3.THYMOL 0.5% 4.MENTHOL 0.01%Vaginal antiseptic
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Side effects Thyme leaves may increase stomach acidity.Herbal-drug interactions1.H2-blockers.2.Antacids
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Contraindications
1. Peptic ulcer and gastritis.So contraindicated with H2- Blocker (Cimetidine, Famotidine,Ranitidine) and proton pump inhibitors ( omeprazole, Lansoprazole).2.GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). Contraindicated with Maalox , Rennie and other medications which reduce stomach acidity.3. In case of pregnancy.Main slide
Dr. Nidal Jaradat
Dr. Nidal Jaradat
Henna leaves: Folia LawsoniaeLawsonia albaFamily: Lythraceae
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Description Perennial small trees (shrubs) with white or rose green colored flowers .Leaves have entire margin {5:2}cm green colored but after drying turned greenish brown .Odor :aromatic .Taste :astringent.Main slide
Origin: India ,Arabia ,Egypt , Sudan and Iran .Chemical constituentsColoring material :Lawson {orange brown color}Tannin { hydrolysable group} :Hennotannic acidMain slide
Uses:Dye for the hairs .Has antibacterial and antifungal activity.Cosmetics :Shampoo &hair creams .In treatments of hair loss .N.B : to make black coloured hairs we can add the leaves of Fognia arabica .In folk medicine used for treatment of burns, dry skin ,skin allergy and eczema .Main slide