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Pharmacognosy of Medical Herbalism—Alkaloids, Polyphenols, Terpenes
March 20, 2013
Pharmacognosy of Medical Herbalism—Alkaloids, Polyphenols, Terpenes
by Eugene Zampieron ND
Alkaloids are among the most pharmacologically powerful of all plant compounds, while phenolic and terpene-based plant molecules are well-studied for having a myriad of physiologically effects. Hear Dr. Zampieron define these useful compounds and learn of the valuable plant medicines that contain them.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge of alkaloids and their sub-classifications
- Learn about the chemistry and pharmacologic actions of alkaloids
- Be trained in herbal examples of each sub-class of alkaloids
- Expand your understanding of Polyphenols and their chemistry
- Be trained in herbal examples of each sub-class
- Ascertain the vast array of terpenes, phenylpropaniods and related compounds and expand your comprehension of their myriad physiological effects