Compound Monograph
Alkaloids
Alkaloids — the diverse nitrogen-rich plant compounds behind many potent medicines, from caffeine to morphine, and the herbs that contain them.
Classification
Alkaloids are a class of plant constituents. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (19)
Plants and supplements in the database that list alkaloids among their constituents.
Alkaloids
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SEE: https://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/plant-constituents/alkaloids/
This should be an interesting infographic on alkaloids. Some interesting facts, some of the most common versions, and some example of herbs high in alkaloids. also discuss the incredible diversity of alkaloids.
Chemical Structure Of Alkaloids:
Alkaloids As Medicine:
Common Alkaloid Classes:
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- Purine Alkaloids
- overview
- chemical structure
- List of examples
- list sources of them and their actions
- ex: caffeine: sources: camellia sinensis, coffea, paullinia, etc. Actions. CNS stimulant, adenosine antagonist, etc. Insert link to caffiene.
- list sources of them and their actions
- Tropane (or Pyrrolidine)
- Isoquinoline
- Pyridine
- Pyrrolizidine
- Quinoline
- Indole
- Purine
INSERT A BOOTSTRAP DEVELOPED LIST OF CARDS HERE WITH THE DIFFERENT ALKALOID CLASSES. Each class will have its own page, wioth another list of cards highlighting the subclasses and individual alkaloids.
References:
Other sections to add:
- Amino acids
- anthraquinones
- Cardiac glycosides
- Coumarins
- Flavonoids
- Glycosides
- Mucilage
- Napthaquinones
- Physoestrogens
- Salycilates
- Saponins
- Tannins
- Terpenes