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Opium: General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

General Introduction Opium is a complex, resinous substance derived from the dried latex of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used…

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Rauwolfia: General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

General Introduction Rauwolfia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. The most prominent species, Rauwolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, serpentine root, or Sarpagandha, has been…

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