ACTIVE PRINCIPLES

HETEROSIDES OR ...

• GUMS

• GLYCOSIDES

• OILS

• RESINS

Salicin is found in ?

• willow

• cranberry

• grapes

• almond seeds

Salicin properties are?

• anti-inflammatory,  antipyretic and antirheumatic

• is responsible for the smell of almond seeds

• laxative and purgative effects

• diuretic effect

Sinigrin is found in ?

• borage bark

• Flax seeds

• Brassica spp.

• foxglove

Cardiotonic heterosides ?

• are used in the respiratory and digestive systems

• have a powerful action on the heart

• They provide the plant with antiseptic protection

• Combats bacteria and viruses.

Mucilages ..

• have a diuretic effect

• have purgative effects

•   acts as a protective barrier on the mucous membranes

• are appreciated in the treatment of muscular and tendon inflammation

In plants, fatty substances are categorised into

• 2 groups

• 1 group

• 3 groups

• 4 groups

Which is a fatty oil?

• Oleum olivarum (olive oil)

• lavender oil

• peppermint oil

• eucalyptus oil

Properties of essential oils ..

• acts on the central nervous system

• purgatives

• antibacterila, antifungal, antiviral, digestive

• they stimulate salivary secretions

SAPONOSIDES are used for ?

• expectorant properties

• antispasmodic functions

•  increases visual acuity  

• diuretic action