Bitters, aromatic

Acorns calamus L. var. angustatus Besser A. gramineus Ait. A. tatarinowii L. Chang Pu (Sweet flag) (leaf, root) Acoric acid, beta-asarone, yellow bitter aromatic volatile oil, alpha-pinene, d-camphene, calamene, calamenol, calamenone.50,357-450 Anticonvulsant, analgesic, aphrodisiac, carminative, contraceptive, dessicant, diaphoretic. 

Properties and Composition. — The odor of myrrh is peculiar, but balsamic and fragrant the tecte is bitter, aromatic, and somewhat pungent. Water dissolves the gum principally, while alcohol and ether take up the volatile oil and resin. Myrrh is readily dissolved by the alkalies. When it is subjected to the action of nitric acid, a vinous hue is produced. According to Pelletier it consists of thirty-four per cent, of resin and sixty-six of gum. Rdickholdt states that it contains, when of the best quality, between forty-four and forty-five per cent, of resin. Brandes and Bbaconnot have also analysed it, with the following results —... 

Benefits A bitter aromatic herb with a fig/date-like flavour that is claimed to be a nerve stimulant and was used to treat nervous exhaustion and anxiety of a sexual nature. It is claimed to be a mild irritant of the genito-urinary tract. 

Benefits A bitter aromatic herb traditionally used for its gentle sedative, calming properties. It is also used to calm the digestive system. It is a mild herb that has been used for children s complaints. Folklore German chamomile is used in toiletry and cosmetic preparations as a hair conditioner and lightener (Bown, 2003 British Herbal Medicine Association, 1983 Graenwald et al, 2002 Hutchens, 1973 Shealy, 1998 Tierra, 1998). 

Angelica is believed to possess antispasmodic, diaphoretic, expectorant, bitter aromatic, carminative, diuretic, and local anti-inflammatory properties. It is used for respiratory catarrh, psychogenic asthma, flatulent dyspepsia, anorexia nervosa, rheumatic diseases, and peripheral vascular disease. Specifically, it has been applied as a compress for pleurisy and bronchitis, especially for bronchitis associated with vascular deficiency. 

Flavorants used in vermouth production have often been classified into bitter, aromatic, or bitter-aromatic categories (Pilone, 1954). These have been summarized by Brevans (1920), Pilone (1954), and Joslyn and Amerine (1964) (see Table 8.2). 

Cola is a caffeine-containing seed, or nut, from a tropical tree, the cola tree. In some African countries cola nuts are so valuable they are used as money. The nuts have a bitter, aromatic taste, and people chew them for their stimulating effect. Bottled cola drinks have very little cola nut in them and do not taste like cola nuts at all. Though they do contain caffeine, it is usually synthetic caffeine or caffeine extracted from coffee or tea. These soft drinks are also drugs, and people can become dependent on them, as with coffee. Also, they contain a lot of sugar. 

PROP By steam distillation of the flowers and stalks of Matrilaria chamomilla L. (FCTXAV 12,807,74). Blue-yellowish-brown liquid strong odor and bitter aromatic taste. Composed of amyl and butyl esters of angelic, tiglic acids, and butyric acid. D 0.905-0.915 15°/15°. Sol in fixed oils, propylene glycol insol in mineral oil, glycerin. 

Properties Colorless crystals, flakes, or powder fragrant odor similar to vanilla bitter, aromatic burning taste. Mp 69C, bp 290C. Soluble in 10 vols of 95% alcohol and in ether, chloroform, and fixed volatile oils slightly soluble in water. Combustible. 

Zsdoary A fragrant East Indian drug of a warm, bitter aromatic taste. formerly used In medicine as a stimulant. U Is the rhisoma of different species of curcuma, especially Curcuma sedoaria,... 

Minute rhombic prisms from ether, mp 78.5-79". bp)4 2 [5", Slightly bitter aromatic taste. One gram dissolves in 20 ml water at 25. Much more sol in hot water freely sol in ethanol sol in chloroform, glycerol, propylene glycol, DMF moderately sol in benzene. Practically insol in petr ether. 

Ailanthus altissima Swingle, the tree-of-heaven, is native of China and was introduced in Europe around the end of the 18th century. Ailanthus altissima is used in Chinese traditional medicine as a bitter aromatic drug and in the treatment of colds and gastric diseases [26]. 

Eairin—Methyloxyquinolin hydrid—CioHjaNO—is more nearly derived from quinolln than the substances previously mentioned. Its ohlorid is a crystalline, nearly white, easily soluble powder, whose taste is at once bitter, aromatic, and salty. 

Distinctly licorice, sweet, warm Sweet aromatic, slightly pungent Dehcate aromatic, spicy bitter Aromatic, a bit sharp, sweet Most fragrant, pungently sweet Penetrating, distinctly Sweet, warm, slightly salty, mild caraway flavor Penetrating, distinctive Delicate aromatic, pleasantly bitter and sharp... 

Clary sage oil. Light yellow oil with a sweet-herby, lavender-bergamot-like odor with hints of ambergris and tobacco and a bitter aromatic taste. 

Juniper berry oil. Colorless to light yellow oil with a green-herby, somewhat earthy balsamy odor of conifers and a bitter aromatic taste. 

Orange flower absolute Red-brown to dark brown liquid with an intense, warm flowery odor with bitter, herby-spicy tones and a bitter aromatic taste. Production Extraction with a suitable solvent (usually hexane) furnishes the concrete (yield 0.2%), ex-... 

Use Because of the laborious production O. absolute is one of the most precious raw materials for perfume production. It is thus used only in minute amounts in expensive Eaux de Toilette and flower-like perfumes. 2. Neroli oil Yellowish liquid with a weak blue fluorescence, sweetish, terpene-spicy, mildly bitter flowery odor and bitter aromatic taste. 

Definition Volatile oil from fresh leaves and twigs of Meiaieuca ieucadendron, contg. 50-60% eucalyptol and l-pinene, terpineol, and aldehydes Properties Colorless of yish. liq., agreeable camphor odor, bitter aromatic taste misc. with alcohol, chloroform, ether, CS2 very si. sol. in water sol. in 1 vol. 80% alcohol dens. 0.912-0.925 ref. index 1.4660-1.4710 (20 C)... 

Definition From Origanum dictamnus Properties Intense pleasant odor, bitter aromatic flavor... 

Synonyms Elecampane Inula Inula helenium Inula helenium rhizome and roots Scabwort Definition Rhizome and roots of Inula helenium Properties Bitter aromatic flavor Uses Natural flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages... 

Properties Bitter aromatic taste Uses Natural flavoring agent in beverages and pharmaceuticals... 

Traditional Medicine. Used in the treatment of fevers, malaria, dysentery, dyspepsia (duke 2), and as digestive, aromatic bitter, aromatic stimulant, and body tonic (ayensu). 

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