Tag: Hemicellulose

Screenshot 2024 07 02 200235 Hemp: Study of Biological Source, Chemical Nature, and Uses of Drugs of Natural Origin
Jul 02

Hemp: Study of Biological Source, Chemical Nature, and Uses of Drugs of Natural Origin

Biological Source of Hemp Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa L. Family: Cannabaceae Part Used: The bast fibers obtained from the stem of the hemp plant. Chemical Nature of Hemp Hemp fibers are primarily composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and pectin. These components contribute to the mechanical properties and versatility of hemp fibers. Chemical Composition of Hemp […]

Screenshot 2023 12 07 173112 Ispaghula-Biological source, Chemical constituents, UsesIspaghula
Dec 07

Ispaghula-Biological source, Chemical constituents, UsesIspaghula

Biological Source of Ispaghula Derived from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, Ispaghula, also known as psyllium, comes from an annual herb belonging to the Plantaginaceae family called Plantago ovata. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated in various parts of the world, including India, Pakistan, and parts of Europe, for […]