Scientists from the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan S. Lisovenko and D. Arazov conducted research on the extraction of essential oils from various parts of the Turkmen juniper (archa) and the production of three types of medicinal ointments based on them.
Together with pharmacologists from the Turkmen-Indian enterprise “Türkmenderman “Ajanta Farma Limited”, the scientists focused on the production of 1.3 and 5 percent ointments based on essential oil, which have been shown to have the potential to treat burns, including retinal burns, accelerate healing processes and promote wound cleaning. In addition, unlike other ointments, juniper does not have any irritating effect.
The healing properties of the Turkmen juniper are imparted by its essential oils, which contain many active substances, including alcohols, terpenes and acids. In the past, it was also used in the construction of wells, which were lined with wooden tiles inside. This way, the water did not spoil, and the well served for many years thanks to the antibacterial properties of the rock.
As the scientists emphasized, their task was to determine the medicinal potential of the plant to obtain pharmaceutical forms, the range of which can be expanded by further research.
The project involves the artificial cultivation of juniper trees, rather than the removal of raw materials from nature, since juniper is listed in the Red Book of Turkmenistan.
