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Basic Herb Chemistry
The following gives an overview of the chemistry of medicinal herbs along with examples of main herbs containing them. 1. Alkaloids Alkaloids are organic nitrogenous compounds which tend to have pronounced physiological activity. Alkaloids in common medicinal herbs Berberine – Barberry (Berberis vulgaris and others) California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Celandine Coptis Huang Lian Corydalis Yan…