General Introduction Dioscorea, commonly known as "Yam," refers to a genus of tuberous plants in the family Dioscoreaceae. This genus includes over 600 species, many of which are valued for…
General Introduction Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), also spelled as "Licorice," is a perennial herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and…
Definition of Steroids: Steroids are a class of organic compounds characterized by a core structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four fused rings: three cyclohexane rings (A, B, and…
General Introduction Ruta, commonly known as Rue, refers to a group of perennial herbs belonging to the genus Ruta, with Ruta graveolens (commonly called common rue or herb of grace)…
General Introduction Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, second only to water. It is derived from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis, an…
General Introduction Lignans are a diverse group of natural polyphenolic compounds found primarily in plants. They are a subgroup of non-flavonoid polyphenols, derived from the oxidative coupling of two phenylpropanoid…
Definition of Phenylpropanoids: Phenylpropanoids are a large class of plant secondary metabolites derived from the amino acid phenylalanine through the phenylpropanoid pathway. These compounds are characterized by a basic structure…
General Introduction Opium is a complex, resinous substance derived from the dried latex of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used…
General Introduction Belladonna (Atropa belladonna), also known as deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is renowned for its toxic properties and medicinal uses…
General Introduction Rauwolfia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. The most prominent species, Rauwolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, serpentine root, or Sarpagandha, has been…
