Pharmacognocy – Alkaloids

What is Pharmacognocy?

Pharmacognocy is the study of plant chemistry. In this presentation, Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, The Natural Nurse , reviews the class of plant chemical called ALKALOIDS. These include plant chemicals that can be healing, and others that are toxic. Pain relievers, such as morphine, are included in this class, as well as stimulants such as caffeine.


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Ellen Kamhi

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, AHG, AHN-BC is a leader in the nutraceutical industry, recognized as a consultant specializing in regulatory issues, formulation and product education. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG), nationally board certified as a holistic nurse (AHN-BC), and is a medical school instructor and author of several top selling books in the Natural Medicine Field.

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