Difference between revisions of "Active ingredients"
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Active ingredients in herbs are substances in plants that have medicinal benefits. In herbal medicine the active ingredient is often unknown or requires other factors for a therapeutic effect. | Active ingredients in herbs are substances in plants that have medicinal benefits. In herbal medicine the active ingredient is often unknown or requires other factors for a therapeutic effect. | ||
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| + | == Alkaloids == | ||
| + | : ''Main article: [[Alkaloids]]'' | ||
| + | Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Active ingredients in herbs are substances in plants that have medicinal benefits. In herbal medicine the active ingredient is often unknown or requires other factors for a therapeutic effect.
Alkaloids
- Main article: Alkaloids
Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms.
External links
- Active ingredients in herbs Herb Health Guide
- Active ingredient Wikipedia
