Table 1 Plants classification and their main active components
Common name | Scientific name | Family | Major active component | Plant organ containing active component and its citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carnation | Dianthus caryophyllus L | Caryophyllaceae | Eugenol, benzyl benzoate and salicate | Flowers https://sphinxsai.com/2016/ph_vol9_no4/1/(113-117)V9N4PT.pdf |
Cinnamon | Cinnamomum burmannil (Nees & T. Nees) Blume | Lauraceae | cinnamic aldehyde | Cortical tissues DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2248.1523 |
Ginger | Zingiber officinale Roscoe | Zingiberaceae | bioactive phenolic and terpene compounds (gingerols, shogaols and paradols) | Roots DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8060185 |