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…
Definition of Alkaloids Alkaloids are a diverse group of naturally occurring organic compounds that primarily contain basic nitrogen atoms. They are typically derived from plant and animal sources and have…
Alkaloids are a diverse group of naturally occurring organic compounds that primarily contain basic nitrogen atoms. They are typically derived from plant sources but can also be found in animals,…
Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by plants, bacteria, fungi, and animals that are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of the organism. Unlike primary metabolites…
Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants and other natural sources. Plant tissue culture has become a vital tool in pharmacognosy, offering numerous applications in the discovery,…
Chemical classification in pharmacognosy categorizes drugs based on their chemical composition, particularly focusing on compounds derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, and minerals. This classification system is crucial…
Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine that has both stimulant and decongestant properties. It belongs to the class of compounds known as alkaloids and is derived from the Ephedra plant. Ephedrine…
Hager's Test is a chemical test that detect alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring organic compounds with basic nitrogen atoms that often exhibit pharmacological activities. This test is based on…
Mayer's Test is a chemical test that detects alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring organic compounds that often possess basic nitrogen atoms and exhibit pharmacological activities. This test is based…
Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds, predominantly of plant origin, characterized by their basic nitrogen-containing structures. These compounds often exhibit pronounced physiological effects on humans and other…
