Comprehensive reference on plant active principles with practical organization for quick use
This work compiles alkaloids, bitter principles, and glucosides found in plants, detailing their sources, properties, and chemical behavior. It uses a systematic dictionary format designed to help researchers and students locate information fast and compare related substances at a glance.
The book is organized into three parts plus indexes. Part I presents each substance with its classifications, formulas, physical properties, and characteristic reactions. Part II provides a ready reference tabular summary to contrast substances side by side, and Part III offers reaction data useful to analysts. Two indexes and supplementary material help locate substances by plant name, common names, or chemical behavior. The introductory section explains key terms, grouping rules, and testing conventions to support accurate interpretation.
- Find concise entries for each active principle, including solubility, reactions with common reagents, and notable physiological notes.
- Use the Tabular Summary for quick comparisons across related compounds and plant sources.
- Access the Analytic Reactions section to see which tests apply to a given class of compounds.
- Navigate through a robust botanical and general index to connect plants with their chemical constituents.
Ideal for readers of pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry, botany, and analytical chemistry who need a disciplined, reference-ready guide to plant-derived alkaloids, glucosides, and bitter principles.