Isoflavones- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Isoflavones are a class of flavonoids that resemble estrogen because they have a phenolic ring system which allows them to […]
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Plant Fact: Has a Reputation for Screaming when Pulled from The Ground!
In folklore, the Mandrake root (Mandragora officinarum) was believed to scream when pulled from the ground, killing anyone who heard
Baicalin- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Baicalin-Important Bioactive From Plants! Baicalin is a flavonoid most famously present in the traditional Chinese medicine, Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap);
Russian Traditional Medicine
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Fun Fact: The Mushroom that Bleeds an Anticoagulant 👽
The Bleeding Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum peckii) exudes a red, blood-like fluid through its pores, which contains anticoagulant properties. It is
Traditional Persian Medicine
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Caffeine- Important Bioactive From Plants!
You all know this one! Caffeine is a naturally occurring alkaloid that belongs to the xanthine chemical class. Structurally, it
Plant Fact: Exploding Seed Pods!
This plant, commonly called Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens spp.) is famous for its explosive seed dispersal mechanism. When the seed pods mature,
Moroccan Traditional Medicine
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Resveratrol- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Resveratrol is a naturally occurring polyphenol and part of the stilbenoid class of compounds. Structurally, it consists of two phenol