Steam Distillation Of Cinnamaldehyde : The Pharmaceutical Sector

Panacetin is an analgesic (pain reducing) and antipyretic (fever reducing) drug that is sold in drug stores. However, there is a suspicion that this bottle may be counterfeit, not containing the chemicals that it should. Panacetin should be made up of about 50 percent of the unknown component that we previously separated out of Panacetin for testing. We suspect that this unknown compound is either acetanilide or phenacetin, both of which can be toxic to humans. It is very important that this component is

In this day and age, there are millions of pharmaceuticals out there for all kinds of diseases and conditions, but where did all of this start? The creation of medicines most likely started when people discovered the healing properties plants contained. Today, mankind has the knowledge and technology to extract elements from plants to produce more chemically engineered medicines. The real question is how did medicines develop from mashing up leaves in order to lessen an infuriating rash to just popping a pill to nurse or illness? Medicines evolved by the scientific method: series of research and experiments. During the Elizabethan era, research and experimentation attained a renewed interest.

In this day and age, there are millions of pharmaceuticals out there for all kinds of diseases and conditions, but where did all of this start? The creation of medicines most likely started when people discovered the healing properties plants contained. Today, civilization has the knowledge and technology to extract elements from plants to produce more chemically engineered medicines. The real question is how did medicines develop from mashing up leaves in order to lessen an infuriating rash to just popping a pill to nurse or illness? Medicines evolved by the scientific method: series of research and experiments. During the Elizabethan era, research and experimentation attained a renewed interest.

In this class, we focused on Alzheimer's, specifically how it affected the person. I found myself especially drawn to the chemistry behind it and how the brain was altered in ways that couldn't be examined until the autopsy. Alzheimer’s is a disease that as of yet has no cure, but has the potential to affect a fair majority of the population in the future. In view of this, I want to approach potential treatments neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s from a chemical standpoint and attempt to find preventative measures if not a cure. With this in mind, my interests lie in both organic chemistry and biochemistry. I am interested in the use of organic synthesis to create new medically useful compounds. Moreover, I am interested in the neurological responses and biological effects of the newly created compounds and how said compounds are applicable in the medical

With the huge diversity and changeability of human biology, it is impossible to imagine a reality without some mutations, changes, or issues in the organs and tissues of humans. Thus, it rightly follows that medications and pharmaceuticals have been created in an effort to counteract the various ailments and illnesses that people can experience. However, as time has gone on and these pharmaceuticals have become more and more high-tech, regulated, and trusted, they have also become incredibly commercialized. Worse still, medications have become incredibly expensive and can be unattainable for some people.

No matter how amazing and advanced our technology is, we still can’t do some of the basic things that nature can for us. Research reveals that being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces stress, fear, anger and increases pleasant feelings (Turning to Nature for Inspiration). We are genetically programmed to find trees, plants, water, and other nature elements enthralling. We absorb the nature scenes and get distracted from our pain and discomfort (Turning to Nature for Inspiration). In the field of medicine, many of the lifesaving drugs have been made from plants. The rosy periwinkle is a five- petaled flower native to Madagascar and is a herbal medicine (Rosy periwinkle: A life saving plant). It is used in the treatment of the neck, head, and liver and has been

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This is probably because many of the drugs used by pharmacists were simple and plant based such as tree sap, leaves, flowers, dirt and other natural

The book talks about seventeen molecules that changed history. These molecules range from being used in food that people consume, in the form of salt to clothes that people wear in the form of dyes. Various fields where these chemical molecules play an important role have been covered and they include the biological as well as biochemical industries. The focus of this book review would be on the use of these chemical molecules in the line of medicine. Medicine is interconnected with our lives to such an extent that we cannot do without them nor their effects, hence this is the focus of this book review.

My interest in pharmaceutical science started when I was in middle school. Every summer I’d travel to my father's village to visit my grandmother. She’d always take me to the mountain to pick different herbs and explains to me about the

For this experiment, Alcohol D and Acid 2 reacted in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid, resulting in a colorless solution with brown layer on top. After washes with sodium bicarbonate and brine, the pale-yellow liquid product was dried and then distilled. Distillation resulted in two colorless fractions, the second of which had a boiling point of 69-70 ˚C. This boiling point is unrealistic for any compound obtained in this experiment, so it was not used in identifying the product. After distillation, both fractions were spectroscopically analyzed. The IR and NMR spectra obtained for both fraction were identical, meaning both fractions contained exactly the same substance. Both fractions also smelled the same, like piña colada, therefore confirming this conclusion. This outcome also meant that the amount of product synthesized was 5.7393 g.

A natural drug because it is derived from nature is beginning to emerge at a faster rate and is known as the alternative medicine or herbal medicines. Botanical medicine or Herbalism is another way of describing the strict use of plants or plant extracts that may be ingested or applied to the skin to treat illness and assist the bodily functions (Herbalism). Pharmaceutical drugs are said to be inevitable, but so are their symptoms, side effects and harmful substances used to produce them. These days herbal medicine is marketed aggressively across the world, so it’s a good time to take a look at why this is, and what advantages herbal medicine can offer over prescription drugs. Herbal remedies are gradually becoming more accepting and

The 20th Century gave birth to many new advancements in medicine. During this time, the average lifespan was lengthened, due to progress in medical discoveries. However, with old age came an increase in diseases associated with aging, including cancer and heart disease, which led to increased study’s on how to prevent or cure such illnesses. By the beginning of the 20th century, a new term had emerged, “pharmacology”, which is a laboratory science concerning the study of natural substances and remedies. Researchers put plant drugs under systematic chemical analysis and later learned how to synthesize the drugs. By the turn of the 20th century, new medicines were being marketed and sold in pharmacy’s. Bayer, a

Herbal medicines are great alternative for commercially manufactured medicines available in the market. The major reason why herbal medicine differ from modern medicine is because they are produced with 100% natural content. Therefore the plant extract has all the medicinal values that are as effective as modern medicine. Commercially prepared drugs show results quickly but have numerous side effects. However herbal medicines don’t show any side

Plants provide wealth of bioactive compounds. Plants are the main source of drugs that being use from the ancient as herbal remedies for the health care, prevention and cure of various diseases and ailments. Use of various plants parts like leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, roots or the whole plant as such for medical purpose has a long tradition in different culture.