Lecture 1 Flashcards
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What is pharmacognosy?
The scientific study of drugs derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, microorganisms, and fungi
Purpose of pharmacognosy
To identify, isolated and study bioactive compounds from nature that can be developed into medicines
Natural products
Compounds obtained from natural sources such as plants, animals, microorganisms and fungi
Examples of natural products
Morphine from opium poppy, penicillin from fungs and paclitaxel from the Pacific Yew Tree
Phytochemicals
Chemical compounds produced by plants
Phytochemicals include what
Primary and secondary metabolites
Phytoconstiuents
The specific bioactive compounds within phytochemicals that exert therapeutic effects
Secondary metabolites
Compounds not directly involved in normal growth, development or reproduction of the organism. Their function is to defend against pathogens, herbivores and UV light, as well as attracting pollinators
Bioactive
Has effect on the tissue
What are the basis of action in traditional and pharmaceutical medicine?
Bioactive secondary metabolites
Rongoa Maori
Traditional Maori healing system
Holistic
integration of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
Rangoa Maori encompasses what in it’s practices
Herbal remedies, physical remedies and spiritual healing
Natural products
Compounds from natural sources
Phytochemicals
Plant derives chemical compounds
Phytoconsituents
Individual chemical components of a plant
Bioactive
Has biological effect
