Compound Monograph

Lipids

Lipids — the plant fats, oils and fatty acids, their medicinal and nutritional roles, and the herbs and seeds richest in these constituents.

Classification

Lipids are lipids & fatty acids. Fats, fatty acids, and fat-soluble actives carried in seed and nut oils.

Where Does It Come From? (4)

Lipids are lipids & fatty acids, found in Evening primrose, Flaxseed, Hemp seed and 1 other source.

Evening primroseFlaxseedHemp seed Samambaia Polypodium leucotomos

Lipids

TODO: write this section.

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:


Medicinal Uses:


Lipid Classification:

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INSERT A BOOTSTRAP DEVELOPED LIST OF CARDS HERE WITH THE DIFFERENT CLASSES. Each class will link to its own page eventually.


References:


Other sections to add:

  • Amino acids
  • anthraquinones
  • Cardiac glycosides
  • Coumarins
  • Flavonoids
  • Glycosides
  • Mucilage
  • Napthaquinones
  • Physoestrogens
  • Salycilates
  • Saponins
  • Tannins
  • Terpenes