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Dioscorea: General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

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…

DeepakRajput September 28, 2024

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Vinca Alkaloids: General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

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…

DeepakRajput September 17, 2024

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Alkaloids: Definition, Classification, Properties, and Tests for Identification

Definition 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…

DeepakRajput May 31, 2024

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Introduction to Secondary Metabolites: Definition and Classification

Definition 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…

DeepakRajput May 31, 2024

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Applications of Plant Tissue Culture in Pharmacognosy

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,…

DeepakRajput May 30, 2024

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Chemical classification of drugs

Introduction to Chemical Classification in Pharmacognosy: Chemical classification in pharmacognosy categorizes drugs based on their chemical composition, particularly focusing on compounds derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, and…

DeepakRajput May 9, 2024

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Ephedrine- Definition, Uses, Storage

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…

DeepakRajput December 3, 2023

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Hager’s Test – Procedure, Interpretation, Limitations

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…

DeepakRajput November 16, 2023

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Mayer’s Test – Procedure, Interpretation, Limitations

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…

DeepakRajput November 16, 2023

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Alkaloids – Definition, Isolation, Occurrence

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…

DeepakRajput November 16, 2023