Scientific name
Vanilla planiflora, V. fragrans
Family
Orchidaceae
Origin
Mexico, Central America, tropical regions
Parts Used
Drug consisting of fruits (pods) collected before ripening
Chemical constituents
- Glucosides (gucovanillin, vanilloloside) which release by oxidizing vanillin;
- Essential oil;
- Vanillic acid;
- Oxybenzaldehyde;
- Salicylic acid;
- Coniferil alcohol.
Vanilla in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Vanilla
Vanilla is a drug that has always been used successfully in the confectionery industry, but also very often in the perfumery (essence extracted from fruits).
In addition to the confectionery field, vanillin is used as a flavoring for pharmaceutical products.
