waht are 5 secondary compounds found on plants that we use for medicine?
ex opium poppy>codeine>pain
2006-10-09 06:37:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jorie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Some Examples:
*Belladonna (Atropa belladonna)>Atropine> Anticholinergic
*Foxglove (Digitalis lanata)>digoxin>Cardiatonic
*Cinchona (Cinchona ledgeriana)>Quinine>malaria
*Vinca; Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) >Vincaleucoblastine> Antileukemic
*sarpagandha (Rouwolfia serpentina)>Reserpine> Hypotensive & sedative
*Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)>Glyeyrrhizin> Expectorant
*Ginseng (Panax ginseng)>Ginsenosides> Stimulant,diuretic
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This link also got detailed informations to answer your question:http://www.science.siu.edu/plant-Biology/PLB320/Lect_F03/Lect11_12.pdf#search='secondary%20compounds%20found%20on%20plants'
2006-10-09 07:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin, the generic name for acetylsalicylic acid is found in bark of the willow tree.
Citronella oil contains citronellal, which is an insect repellant.
Botox, possibly the world's most toxic substance, is a protein produced by a bacterium.
Lycopene, genistein, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol are other possibilities. You could also try searching for "phytochemicals" or "phytomedicine".
2006-10-09 06:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by davisoldham 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweetfern (which is not actually a fern) makes a good insect repellent. Just rub the fresh leaves on your skin and the skeeters stay away.
2006-10-09 10:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a flower called digitalis makes digoxin which is a heart medication.
2006-10-09 07:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by megmom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋