Herbal constituents are the active ingredients of plants. They are plant metabolites (phytochemicals) which when consumed, have a definable physiological and potentially medicinal effect on the body.
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Herbal Constituents and Relevant Biochemistry
Herbal constituents are the active ingredients of plants. They are plant metabolites (phytochemicals) which when consumed, have a definable...
Article • February 11, 2023 • 4 min read
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