PCOG plants

Cards (17)

  • Birch Polypore, also known as Piptoporus betulinus or Fomitopsis betulina, contains the active compound Agaric acid which is used as a strong purgative, anti-mycobacteria, and has toxic properties.
  • Clove, also known as Syzygium aromaticum, contains the active compound Eugenol which is used for toothache relief and as a local anesthetic.
  • Nutmeg, also known as Myristica fragrans, contains the active compound Myristicin which is used as a culinary spice and has potential psychoactive effects.
  • Java Tea, also known as Orthosiphon stamineaus (Orthostatus) and Orthosiphon spp., contains no specified active compound and is used as a diuretic, traditionally used for kidney health.
  • Jambul, also known as Eugenia jambolana, contains no specified active compound and is traditionally used for diabetes.
  • Galangal, also known as Alpinia galanga, contains no specified active compound and has potential medicinal properties as a culinary spice.
  • Opium, also known as Papaver somniferum, contains the active compound Morphine which is used as an analgesic and for pain relief.
  • nux vomica, also known as Strychnos toxifera, contains the active compound Strychnine which is used as a skeletal muscle relaxant, tonic and stimulant.
  • Peruvian Bark, also known as Cinchona officinalis, contains the active compound Quinine which is used as an anti-malaria medication.
  • D-tubocurarine, also known as Chondrodendron tomentosum, contains the active compound Curare which is used as a sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant. studied by Claude Bernard
  • Caffeine, also known as Coffea arabica, contains the active compound Caffeine which is used as a CNS stimulant.
  • Nicotine, also known as Nicotiana tobacum, contains the active compound Nicotine which is used as a smoking cessation aid.
  • Deadly Nightshade, also known as Atropa belladonna, contains the active compound Atropine which is used as an anticholinergic.
  • Coca Plant, also known as Erythroxylum coca, contains the active compound Cocaine which is used as an addictive stimulant.
  • Taxus (Yew), also known as Taxus baccata / Taxus brevifolia, contains the active compound Taxol which is used as an anti-cancer medication.
  • hemlock, also known as Conium maculatum, contains the active compound Coniine which is used as a poisonous, potentially lethal substance. Socrates used this to commit suicide
  • Ipecacuanha, also known as Carapichea ipecacuanha, contains the active compound Emetine which is used as an emetic, inducing vomiting.