From Plants to Pharmaceuticals

Question 1

What is asiaticoside derived from?

Answer 1

Asiaticoside (a-she-at-ico-side) is derived from: Gotu Kola= helps heal wounds
Scientific name: Centella asiatica (Sin-Tella-a-she at-ico).

Question 2

What is berberine derived from?

Answer 2

Berberine (Ber-Ber-een) is derived from:
Barberry= has antimicrobial and antibiotic properties

Question 3

What is camphor derived from?

Answer 3

Camphor is derived from:
Camphor tree= causes dilation of the capillaries and increases blood circulation.

Question 4

What is codeine derived from?

Answer 4

Codeine is derived from:
the opium poppy, helps relieve pain and reduce coughs

Question 5

What is etoposide derived from?

Answer 5

Etoposide is derived from:
the may apple= an antitumor agent
Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum

Question 6

What is scopolamine, derived from?

Answer 6

Scopolamine is derived from:
Jimson weed= has strong sedative effects

Question 7

What is taxol derived from?

Answer 7

Taxol is derived from:
Pacific yew= used to treat a variety of cancers.