Herbs

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Latin name : Mentha Piperita , Family : Lamiaceae.
Forms : Whole ,  Coarse Cuts , Fine cut or TBC.
Season : May-December.
Main constituents : Menthol , Menthone , Menthofuran & Cis-Carane.
Main uses : Digestive disorders as GIT Spasms ,Abdominal pain and Dyspepsia , Relief of symptoms in coughs & colds , in foods & cosmetics.

Peppermint

Latine Name : Matricaria chamomilla , family Asteraceae.
Forms : Whole flower, Petals, Pollen grains or TBC.
Season : December-April.
Main constituents :  Terpenoids (bisoprolol, matricin, and chamazulene), flavonoids , hydroxycoumarins & Sesquiterpenes. 
Main uses : sleep disorders, antidepressant , anti-inflammatory , antimicrobial , gastrointestinal disorders,aromatherapy, foods & cosmetics.

German Chamomile

Latin name : Origanum Maru , Family : Labiatae.
Forms : Crushed leaves of dried marjoram.
Season : February-August 
Main constituents : Carvacrol & Thymol. 
Main uses : GIT disorders.

Oregano

Latin name : Foeniculum Vulgare , Family : Apiaceae.
Forms : Seeds or ground.
Season : May-November. 
Main constituents : Estragole , Limonene , L-fenchone & Anethole. 
Main uses : Bloating , Flatulence ,Antispasmodic & Expectorants.

Egyptian Fennel

Latin name : Nigella Sativum , Family : Ranunculaceae.
Forms : Seeds or ground.
Season : April-December.
Main constituents : Thymoquinone , Terpineol, Carvacrol ,α-pinene, Thymol & Limonene.
Main uses : Immune support , Relief of asthma , Dyslipidemia and also as Adjuvant therapy for Diabetes Mellitus.

Nigella

Latin name : Sesamum Indicum , family : Pedaliaceae.
Forms : Seeds .
Season : June-October.
Main constituents : Oleic and Linoleic  acids.
Main uses : Wound healing , Rich source of proteins and vitamins .

Sesame

Latin name : Coridandrum Sativum , Family : Apiaceae.
Forms : Seeds.
Season : March-December.
Main constituents : Linalool,Terpinene, α-pinene, Camphor & Limonene.
Main uses : GIT problems , Pain Reliever, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Inflammation.

Coriander

Latin name : Carum carvi , Family :Apiaceae.
Forms : Seeds ,ground or powder.
Season: May-December.
Main constituents : Limonene , Carvone ,Apiole , Fatty acids , Flavonoids & Proteins .
Main uses : GIT  disorders , Stomachic , Relief of flatulent colics in infants & children.

Caraway

Latin name : Thymus Vulgaris , Family : Lamiaceae.
Forms : Whole,cut,fine cut ,TBC or powder.
Season :February-December.
Main constituents : Essential oils as Thymol , Carvacrol & P-cymene , Flavonoids as Apigenin & Phenolic acids.
Main uses : Relief of bronchitis , whooping cough , indigestion ,flatulance ,used in acne  & also used topically for warts , used as a food ingredients & in cosmetics

Thyme Leaves

Latin name : Cymbobogon Proximus , Family : Gramineae.
Forms : Fine Cuts ,TBC, powder, 0.5:1cm or1:1.5cm.
Season :April-December.
Main constituents : Elemol , Piperitone , α-eudesmo & β-eudesmo.
Main uses : Diuretic , Antispasmodic , Renal Colics pain reliever  & Antipyretic.

Lemon Grass

Latin name : Hibiscus Sabdariffa , Family : Malvaceae (Roselle).
Forms : Whole flower , slices,powder or TBC.
Season :December-June.
Main constituents : Organic acids (Hibiscic Acid) , Anthocyanines (Hibiscin) , Flavonoids (Hibiscitrin).
Main uses : TBC used for high blood pressure , Loss of apetite.

Hibiscus

Latin name : Calendula officinalis , family : Asteraceae.
Forms : Whole flower or Petals.
Season : May-December.
Main constituents : Flavonoids , Triterpenoids , Polysaccharides & Essential oils.
Main Uses :  Wound treatment , Burns , Bruises , Reduce inflammation of breast cancer during Radiotherapy.

Calendula

Latin name : Citrus sinesis , Family Rutaceae.
Forms : Dried & peeled.
Constituents : Organic Acids as Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C),  Lactic Acid, Citric Acid , Phenolic Acids as Gallic Acid & Caffeic Acid  & Flavonoids as  Catechin.
Uses :Antioxidant ,  Food spices  , Cleansers ,Aromatherapy ,Natural Pest Repellent ,Skin Care.

Dried Orange Peel

Latin name : Coriandrum Sativum , Family Apiaceae.
Forms : Whole, cut , fine cut , TBC or powder.
Season :December-May. 
Main constituents : Aromatic acids of decanoic acids. 
Main uses : GIT problems , Pain relief, Flavouring agent.

Cilantro

Latin name : Anethum Graveolens , Family : Apiaceae.
Forms : Leaves  or powder.
Season : November-February.
 Main constituents : Carvone, Limonene, α-phellandrene, Dihydrocarvone, Dillapiole , 
Cineole, α-pinene and α-terpene.
Main uses : GIT disorders , Stomachic , Carminative and spasmolytic in infantile colic.

Dried Dill

Latin name : Corchorus olitorius , Family : Malvaceae.
Forms : Dried leaves .
Main constituents :  Calcuim, Iron, Vitamin A, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Nicotinamide, and Ascorbic acid.
Uses : As a food ingredient.

Dried Molokhiya

Latin name : : Allium Porum ,Family Alliaceae.
Forms : Fine cuts.
Main constituents : Rosmarinic acid , Quercetin and Rutin.
Main uses : Seasoning agent , Medically used to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Green Dehydrated Leek

Latin name :Mentha spicata , Family : Lamiaceae.
Forms : Whole, cut , fine cut , TBC  or powder.
Season : July-October.
Main constituents : Carvone ,Limonene ,α-pinene & β-myrcene.
Main uses : GIT disorders , Insecticidal, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial activity.

Spearmint

Latin name : Citrus Latifolia , Family :Rutaceae.
Forms : Whole , crushed , powder or TBC.
Season : June-December.
Main constituents :Monoterpene hydrocarbons such as : Limonene, β-pinene, γ-Terpinene ,α-pinene and Sabinene.
Major uses : As a food ingredient.

Dried Black Lemon

Latin name : Citrus Latifolia , Family :Rutaceae.
Forms : Whole , crushed , powder or TBC.
Season : June-December.
Main constituents :Monoterpene hydrocarbons such as : Limonene, β-pinene, γ-Terpinene ,α-pinene and Sabinene.
Major uses : As a food ingredient.

Dried Yellow Lemon

Latin name : Solanum Lycopersicum family Solanaceae.
Forms : Dried and sliced tomatoes.
Main constituents : Lycopene  β-carotene phenolic acids & flavonoids.
Uses : As a food ingredient.

Dried Tomato

Latin name : Allium cepa , family Amaryllidaceae.
Forms : Dried , sliced onions , fine cut or powder.
Season : February -August.
Main constituents :  Allicin, Quercetin, Fisetin, other Sulphurous compounds: Diallyl Disulphide and Diallyl Trisulphide.
Main uses : Flavoring agent ,   Cough, Inflammatory disorders , Ulcer wounds, Scars , Swelling after bee stings.

Sliced Onion

Latin name : Allium Sativum ,Family : Amaryllidaceous.
Forms : dried and sliced garlic.
Main constituents : Alliin, Allicin, Ajoenes, Vinyldithiins, and Flavonoids such as Quercetin, also the dried version contains more crude proteins and carbohydrate.
Main uses  : cardiovascular diseases, anti-cancer, and anti-pathogenic microorganisms.

Sliced Garlic

Latin name : Glycyrrhiza Glabra , Family : Leguminosae.
Forms : Dried cut roots & rhizomes.
Season : March-October
Main constituents : Glycyrrhizin and Glycyrrhizic acid , Glycosides of Liquiritigenin & Essential oil mainly Geraniol.
Main uses : GIT disorders ,Expectorant  & Demulcent for mouth.
Contraindications : In liver disorders.

Liquorice

Latin Name : Acacia Senegal , Family : Leguminosae.
Parts Used : Gums.
Constituents : Polysaccharide as L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose and D-glucuronic acid.
Uses : Demulcent , Wound-Healing preparations & Antioxidantant.

Gum Arabic

Latin Name : Boswellia Carterii , Family: Burseraceae.
Parts Used : Gum. 
Main Constituents : Triterpenoids & Variety of essential oils as α -thujene.
Main Uses : IBD , Rheumatism & Asthma.

Gum Frankincense.

Latin Name : Commiphora Myrrh , family : Burseraceae.
Part Used : Gum.
Main Constituents : Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes & Aromatic Compounds.
Main Uses : Cosmetics , Flavoring agent , Astringent & Antiparasitic.

Gum Myrrh

Latin Name : Rosmarinus Officinalis , Family Lamiaceae.
Forms : whole , cut , fine cut ,powder or TBC .
Season : May-December. 
Main Constituents : Essential oils as Cineole, α-pinene , Phenolic acids , Diterpenes & Triterpenes.
Main Uses : Dyspepsia , Mild Antiseptic & Relief of minor muscular and articular pain.

Rosemary

Latin Name : Rosa canina , Family : Rosaceae.
Forms : Whole or petals.
Season : March-December.
Main Constituents : Citric Acid , Caffeic Acid ,Rutin & Naringenin. 
Main Uses : Kidney stones , GIT problems , Muscle and Bone pain.

Rose Flowers.

Latin name: Origanum Majorana , Family : Lamiaceae.
Forms :Whole , cut , fine cut ,powder or TBC.
Season : May-December.
Main constituents :Caryophyllene & spathulenol.
Main uses : Flavoring agent , used medically in cough products and GIT problems.

Marjoram