Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacognosy Department Pharmacognosy PHG112

Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacognosy Department Pharmacognosy PHG112.

Individual task. NAME TASK Malak Mohamed: Word file & References Menallah Samir: Origin & Plant photos Bedour Ayman: Mechanism of action & Pharmaceutical preparation Haneen Amr: Introduction & Active constituent Mona Hany: Morphology & Geographical distribution.

Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacognosy Department Pharmacognosy PHG112.

Introduction to cosmeceuticals. [image] Purity Purity Garlic Oil 30ml.

Nail Anatomy & Health. Nail Matrix - NailKnowledge.

Allium sativum ( Garlic). ORIGIN: Garlic consists of the dried bulbs of Allium sativum belonging to family Amaryllidaceae ..

Genus. (Allium): Garlic belongs to the Allium genus, which includes other bulbous plants such as onions, leeks, and chives..

Species. (sativum): The specific species name sativum is derived from Latin, meaning "cultivated," distinguishing it as a plant grown specifically for human use..

Allium sativum. Commonly called in English as Garlic Commonly called in Arabic as : ثوم It originated in Central Asia; widely cultivated in the Mediterranean and globally..

Medicinal uses of Garlic. 1- Active Antimicrobial/Fungicide. 2- Structural Reinforcer.( strengthen the disulfide bonds in nail keratin) 3- Matrix Nourishment.( Nails) 4-Preservative/Antiseptic Property..

Garlic benefits over synthesized preparations. Environment friendly Antioxidant protection Bioavailability of nutrients Natural origin and safety.

Other uses. Immune support Cardiovascular health.

Sites of highest main active constituents in Garlic.

Chemical constituents. Chemical Composition of Allicin. | Download Scientific Diagram.

Mechanism of action. Antifungal: Allicin inhibits fungal growth (treating yellowing). Strengthening: Sulfur bonds with nail keratin to increase hardness. Blood Flow: Improves microcirculation to the nail matrix, promoting faster, healthier growth..

Pharmaceutical preparations. GARLIC ECHINACEA. Amazon.com: LOVITA Odorless Garlic Extract, Standardized to 1.25% Allicin, Potent 100:1 Concentration, Supports Heart, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Immune System, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, 180 Vegan Capsules : Health & Household.

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AI PROMPT. The AI Prompt Used: "I need to develop a pharmaceutical report and presentation on the cosmeceutical use of Allium sativum for treating yellow and brittle nails. Summarize the botanical origin, morphology, and active constituents. Explain the mechanism of action of Allicin on keratin disulfide bonds and its antifungal properties. Compare these natural effects to synthetic nail hardeners.“ An Ai generating app was used.

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