Benefits of the fragrant herb

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Fragrant herb

The fragrant herb (scientific name: Pelargonium graveolens) is known by many names, such as: city fragrant, aromatic aromatic, or fragrant, or aromatic, or aphrodisiacs, and this perennial plant belongs to the family Geraniaceae, and reaches a length of 1.3 meters While they spread sideways for a distance of one meter, and their stems take on a herbaceous form when they are young; Then it becomes woody with age, and its leaves have a strong smell similar to the smell of roses. It is worth noting that this herb has a high nutritional value, in addition to that its aromatic oil is used in the manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics, [1] and its raw flowers can also be added to Salads, while its fresh leaves are used to prepare tea, and it is also added as a flavoring agent to sweets, vinegar, and others. [2]


Scientific studies on the benefits of the fragrant herb

  • In 2012, Lipids in Health and Diseases published a preliminary study on mice that indicated that fragrant herb oil may reduce blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes complications in liver and kidney tissues related to the occurrence of oxidative stress. [3]
  • A study published in the journal Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology in 2017 indicated that the use of an essential oil extracted from the fragrant herb along with the drug fluconazole contributes to inhibiting the activity of the Candida fungi . [4]
  • The journal Lipids in Health and Diseases published in 2013 a preliminary study on mice showing that administering the fragrant herb oil, along with the drug deltamethrin, contributes to enhancing male fertility , as it improves sperm motility, formation, and viability. . [5]
  • A study published in Food Control in 2012 showed that the aqueous extract of the fragrant herb or its essential oil possesses antioxidant properties that combat oxidative stress, due to its content of phenols and flavonoids. [6]
  • A laboratory study published in the Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences in 2009 indicated that the essential oil extracted from the fragrant herb may limit the growth of cancer cells in the blood , and this may be due to its antioxidant properties. However, more studies are needed to verify the These results. [7]
  • A preliminary study conducted on mice, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Research in 2015, indicated that the ethanolic extract of the fragrant herb reduces the risk of liver disease and has a good effect on reducing oxidative stress, as it improves levels of antioxidants, reduces lipid oxidation, and others. . [8]


Harms of fragrant herb

The degree of safety of the fragrant herb

There is no information available about the degree of safety of the fragrant herb, as for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Information about the degree of safety of consuming this herb by them is insufficient, and it is worth noting that one of the reports indicated the need to be careful when consuming it during pregnancy. [9] Regarding the degree of safety of the fragrant herb oil; It is considered safe for most people when consumed correctly. [10]


Precautions for using fragrant herb

Despite the health benefits of the fragrant herb, it can cause allergies in some people, and for some it may cause digestive problems, such as: heartburn , diarrhea , nausea, and stomach pain; And when consuming this herb by children and adults. [9]


References

  1. Farukh Sharopov, Hanjing Zhang, William Setzer (2014), “Composition of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil from Tajikistan” , American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products , Issue 2, Folder 2, Page 13-16. Edited.
  2. "Pelargonium graveolens - L'Hér." , Www.pfaf.org , Retrieved 30-5-2020. Edited.
  3. Maher Boukhris, Mohamed Bouaziz, Ines Feki and others (26-6-2012), “Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects of leaf essential oil of Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. In alloxan induced diabetic rats” , Lipids in Health and Diseases , Folder 81 , Page 11. Edited.
  4. Rym Essid, Majdi Hammami, Dorra Gharbi and others (1-8-2017), “Antifungal mechanism of the combination of Cinnamomum verum and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils with fluconazole against pathogenic candida strains” , Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology , Issue 18, Folder 101, Page 6993-7006. Edited.
  5. Ahlem Slima, Manel Ali, Mohamed Barkallah and others (7-3-2013), “Antioxidant properties of Pelargonium graveolens L'Her essential oil on the reproductive damage induced by deltamethrin in mice as compared to alpha-tocopherol” , Lipids in Health and Diseases , Folder 12, Page 30.
  6. Sanja Ćavar, Milka Maksimović (1-2012), "Antioxidant Activity Of Oil And essentials Of Aqueous extract the Pelargonium Graveolens of L'Her" , Food Control - , Issue 1, the Folder 23, 263-267 . Page. Edited.
  7. Sayed Fayed (2009), “Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Citrus Reticulate (Petitgrain Mandarin) and Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) Essential Oils” , Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences , Issue 5, Folder 5, Page 740-747. Edited.
  8. Eman Al-Sayed, Olli Martiskainen, Sayed Seif el-Din and others (20-8-2014), “Protective effect of Pelargonium graveolens against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in mice and characterization of its bioactive constituents by HPLC – PDA – ESI –MS / MS analysis , Medicinal Chemistry Research , Issue 4, Folder 24, Page 1438-1448. Edited.
  9. ^ A b "Pelargonium" , Www.drugs.com , 21-11-2019, Retrieved 1-6-2020. Edited.
  10. Corey Whelan (9-5-2019), “Everything You Need to Know About Geranium Essential Oil , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 3-6-2020. Edited.