(Assi et al. 2017; Kakad et al. 2015; Krishnaiah et al. 2012; Levand and Larson
1979; Palu et al. 2012; Potterat and Hamburger 2007; West and Sabin 2012).
Moringa oleifera Lam.
M. oleifera leaf and seed oils are used in traditional medicinal system, M. oleifera
seed oil is known as ben oil, ben oil is composed of fatty acids mainly behenic acid.
Because of this active substance, it could be used for moisturizers, massage oils,
and aromatherapy. Leaf extracts of M. oleifera are composed of significant amount
of vitamins A, C, & E, polyphenols and b-carotene which might own antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, for these active ingredients of leaf and
seed oil extracts might be used in sunscreens, scrubs, body oils, creams, lotions,
balms, hair care products, moisturizers as well as seed oils are used in preparation
of perfumes. M. olifeira extracts relieve spasms, cardiac stimulant, diabetes mellitus, cardiac stimulant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and other conditions could be
used (Ali et al. 2013; Ashraf and Gilani 2007; Kale and Megha 2011; Ogbunugafor
et al. 2011; Ojiako and Okeke 2013; Taher et al. 2017; Warra 2012; Warra 2014).
Orchidaceae.
Generally, Orchidaceae (Fig. 19.5) plants and its parts show potentially various
traditional medicinal systems. Especially these family plants are used in Chinese
traditional medicine for treatment of cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
urinary tract infections. For example, in this family, V. planifolia is used for the
preparation of perfumes, deodorants, and aromatherapy products. Some of these
family plant extracts are used in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. Some of them are
composed of flavonoids and phenolic compound, exhibit anti-inflammatory,
Fig. 19.5 The tiger orchid
Oncidium jonesianum
(Orchidaceae)
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1979; Palu et al. 2012; Potterat and Hamburger 2007; West and Sabin 2012).
Moringa oleifera Lam.
M. oleifera leaf and seed oils are used in traditional medicinal system, M. oleifera
seed oil is known as ben oil, ben oil is composed of fatty acids mainly behenic acid.
Because of this active substance, it could be used for moisturizers, massage oils,
and aromatherapy. Leaf extracts of M. oleifera are composed of significant amount
of vitamins A, C, & E, polyphenols and b-carotene which might own antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, for these active ingredients of leaf and
seed oil extracts might be used in sunscreens, scrubs, body oils, creams, lotions,
balms, hair care products, moisturizers as well as seed oils are used in preparation
of perfumes. M. olifeira extracts relieve spasms, cardiac stimulant, diabetes mellitus, cardiac stimulant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and other conditions could be
used (Ali et al. 2013; Ashraf and Gilani 2007; Kale and Megha 2011; Ogbunugafor
et al. 2011; Ojiako and Okeke 2013; Taher et al. 2017; Warra 2012; Warra 2014).
Orchidaceae.
Generally, Orchidaceae (Fig. 19.5) plants and its parts show potentially various
traditional medicinal systems. Especially these family plants are used in Chinese
traditional medicine for treatment of cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and
urinary tract infections. For example, in this family, V. planifolia is used for the
preparation of perfumes, deodorants, and aromatherapy products. Some of these
family plant extracts are used in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. Some of them are
composed of flavonoids and phenolic compound, exhibit anti-inflammatory,
Fig. 19.5 The tiger orchid
Oncidium jonesianum
(Orchidaceae)
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