Resins or Resinoids Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of resins
A
- solid, semi-solid, or brittle at room temperature
- easily melted or burned
- no nitrogen group
- insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvent
2
Q
Glycoresins
A
resins formed w/ sugars
3
Q
Oleoresins
A
resins formed w/ essential oils
4
Q
Resin plants
A
- milkweed
- marijuana / THC / Cannabis sativa
- chinaberry
5
Q
MOA
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irritation of nervous or muscle tissue
*milkweed is cardiotoxic d/t cardioglycosides