Pharmacognosy Archive
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Pharmacognosy of Ergot (Argot or St. Anthony’s Fire)
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsErgot is an alkaloid containing dried sclerotium of a fungus, containing mainly indole alkaloids called ergolines. It is traditionally used to labour to assist delivery (oxytocic) and to reduce post-partum haemorrhage. -
Pharmacognosy of Vinca Alkaloids (Periwinkle)
Posted on January 1, 2012 | No CommentsVinca alkaloids are obtained mainly from a species of periwinkle known as Madagascar Periwinkle. Vinca alkaloids are chemically indole alkaloids and are known to possess anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic roles.