Plant Chemistry Notes

Pharmacognosy: the study of medicines derived from natural sources. The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as "the study of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs, drug substances or potential drugs or drug substances of natural origin as well as the search for new drugs from natural sources."
This includes the study of plant structure, reproduction, active ingredients and nutrients-vitamins, minerals, sugars, starches and chemical constituents.

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Traditional Medicine from India

The people of ancient cultures, all over the world, came to similar conclusions about the approach to medicine (could this be considered the "gorilla effect"?)


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Nutrition is the Foundation

Lesson #2:

The only way that herbs (special foods) will work is if nutrition is addressed first. It is important to realize that there is no magic diet for everyone....we're all made a bit different. The key to finding the best eating regiment: look at what your ancestors ate. Learn from your own family heritage and go from there.

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Start an herb Garden

Herbs and Health
Herbs serve as the basis for at least 25% of all pharmaceutical drugs. They provide powerful doses of antioxidants, vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties that are known to treat and prevent many diseases. According to the research company Mintel, sales in the homeopathic remedy industry saw an 89% increase last year. Approximately 38% of Americans seek out Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This is an active and growing industry.

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