Pharmacologically active constituents in plants
There are many compounds in plants that are active in animals and humans. In broad category, all of these compounds listed below are listed. But, lets take it one at a time. Proanthocyanidins Cyanogenic glycosides Polysaccharides Glucosinolates Bitters Alkaloids Coumarins Saponins Phenols Volatile oils Flavonoids Tannins Anthraquinones Cardiac glycosides Proanthocyanidins: These molecules give the plants…