Aerophagy Health Dictionary

Linn.

Family: Umbelliferae; Apiaceae.

Habitat: Cultivated chiefly in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Bihar.

English: Coriander.

Ayurvedic: Dhaanyaka, Kustum- buru, Dhaanyeyaka, Dhanika, Dhanikaa, Dhaanaa, Dhaanya, Dhaniyaa, Kunati, Chhatraa, Vitunnaka.

Unani: Kishneez.

Siddha/Tamil: Kotthamalli.

Action: Stimulant, stomachic, carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic; also hypoglycaemic and anti-inflammatory. Oil—bactericidal and larvicidal. Used in China as a remedy for measles, diabetes, aerophagy and gastroenteritis.

Key application: In dyspeptic complaints, loss of appetite. (German Commission E, British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Indian Herbal Pharmacopoeia.)

Coriander contains 0.5-1% volatile oil, consisting mainly of delta-linalool (55-74%), alpha-pinene and terpinine. It also contains flavonoids, coumarins, phthalides and phenolic acids (including caffeic and chlorogenic).

Aqueous extract of the roasted seeds contains large amounts of acetylcho- line and its precursor choline. (Choline is found useful in preventing and curing certain liver disorders.) The extract shows cholinomimetic effects experimentally.

Coriandrin, an antiviral agent, has been synthesized from the aerial parts. The plant forms an ingredient of a Pakistani herbal drug (Intellan) which is considered to be a neuro-energizer.

In Unani medicine, an infusion of fruits is also used in bleeding piles, neuralgia, cephalalgia and spermatorrhoea.

Dosage: Fruit—1-3 g powder. (API Vol. I.)... coriandrum sativum

Also known as tympanites, this is a distension of the ABDOMEN from excess gas or air in the INTESTINE or peritoneal cavity. On percussion the abdomen sounds resonant, like a drum. Causes include obstruction of the intestines, aerophagy (the swallowing of air), and IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS). Treatment is of the underlying condition. (See also FLATULENCE.)... meteorism

Angelica archangelica L. German: Angelika. French: Ange?lique. Italian: Angelica. Spanish: Ange?lica. Chinese: Ch’ien-hu. Part used: dried root, rhizome.

Action: Smooth muscle relaxant, carminative, diuretic, antifungal, antibacterial, diaphoretic, expectorant, gentle digestive tonic, antispasmodic.

Uses: Cold conditions where increase in body heat is required. To create distaste for alcohol. Friend of the aged as a circulatory stimulant and to sustain heart, stomach and bowel. Loss of appetite, chronic dyspepsia, aerophagy.

Preparations: Thrice daily.

Decoction. Half an ounce bruised root to 1 pint water; simmer 5 minutes. Dose: Half-1 cup, thrice daily. Liquid Extract BHP (1983) 1:1 in 25 per cent alcohol. Dose: 0.5 to 2ml.

Tincture, BHP (1983) 1:5 in 50 per cent alcohol.

Dose: 0.5 to 2ml.

Powder: 250mg capsules: 2 capsules before meals. (Arkocaps)

Contra-indications: pregnancy, diabetes.

Cancer inhibitor. The coumarin of Angelica has an inhibitory effect on cancer. (Planta Medica 1987, 53(6), pp 526-9)

Note: Used in the production of Chartreuse and Benedictine. ... angelica

Coriandrum sativum, L. German: Koriander. French: Coriandre. Spanish: Cilantro. Italian: Coriandro. Russian: Coriandro. The Persians grew Coriander as a mild antiseptic and spice over 3000 years ago. It added fragrance to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Contains volatile oil, coumarins, phenolic acids, sterols, etc.

Action: stimulant, carminative. The aromatic herb contains a volatile oil, warming to the stomach and dispelling wind. Aromatherapists discover its use as an anti-rheumatic.

Uses: Well-known Chinese remedy for measles. Schistosomiasis. Hypoglycaemic and of value in diabetes. Aerophagy (air-swallowing). Gastroenteritis.

Preparations: The tea serves as a gripe water for infant’s colic. Half-1 teaspoon bruised seeds to each cup boiling water: cover with saucer to prevent escape of volatile oil. Drink before meals or as necessary for flatulence.

Powder: Half-1 gram, thrice daily.

Liquid Extract: Half-2ml in water thrice daily.

Aromatherapy. For rheumatic muscles and joints, lotion: 1 part oil of Coriander to 10 parts Almond oil. ... coriander

See aerophagy.... air swallowing

(aerophagy) n. the swallowing of air. This may be done voluntarily to stimulate belching, accidentally during rapid eating or drinking, or unconsciously as a habit. Voluntary aerophagia is used to permit oesophageal speech after surgical removal of the larynx (usually for cancer).... aerophagia

leaving a burning sensation in the mouth. Aerophagy: swallowing of air.... acrid

Anethum graveolens L. German: Dill. French: Aneth. Spanish: Encido. Italian: Aneto odoroso. Malayan: adas. Dried or fresh seeds.

Keynote: wind.

Constituents: flavonoids, volatile oil, coumarins, Zanthone derivatives.

Action: aromatic carminative, stomachic, antispasmodic.

Uses: Flatulence, infant’s colic, bad breath. To increase breast milk in nursing mothers. Aerophagy (air- swallowing).

Preparations: Tea. Half-1 teaspoon bruised seeds in each cup of boiling water; infuse 10 minutes. Dose: 2, 3 or more teaspoons (babies): half a cup (older children): half-1 cup (adults).

Dill water: distilled extract: 30-60 drops in water. Woodward’s Gripe Water. Dill (concentrated 3.6 per cent) is an important ingredient. ... dill