The term 'phyto' originated from a Greek word meaning plant. Phytonutrients are certain organic components of plants, and these components are thought to … [Read more...]
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pilocarpine hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of a natural alkaloid extracted from plants of the genus Pilocarpus with cholinergic agonist activity. As a cholinergic … [Read more...]
palladium Pd 103
A radioisotope of the metal palladium used in brachytherapy implants or 'seed'. With a half-life of 17 days, palladium 103 administered with brachytherapy … [Read more...]
alcohol
A chemical substance found in beer, wine, and liquor, and some medicines, mouthwashes, household products, and essential oils (scented liquid taken from … [Read more...]
aldehyde
A type of chemical substance made from alcohol. Aldehydes are found in essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants). … [Read more...]
lycopene
A linear, unsaturated hydrocarbon carotenoid, the major red pigment in fruits such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, apricots, red oranges, watermelon, rosehips, … [Read more...]
pigmentation
1) the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings2) The amount of melanin (Color containing cells) in the skin, hair, & eyes. … [Read more...]
black tea
Black tea is an infusion of dried leaves from plants of the Theaceae family. Due to the alkaloid caffeine, its main effect is stimulation. Black teas also … [Read more...]
alpha-lipoic acid
A naturally occurring micronutrient, synthesized in small amounts by plants and animals (including humans), with antioxidant and potential chemopreventive … [Read more...]
alkaloid
A member of a large group of substances found in plants and in some fungi. Alkaloids contain nitrogen and can be made in the laboratory. Nicotine, caffeine, … [Read more...]