Which plant is the natural source of the antihypertensive alkaloid reserpine?
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Rauvolfia serpentina
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Which plant is the natural source of the antihypertensive alkaloid reserpine?
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Rauvolfia serpentina
In what year was the chemical structure of morphine first determined?
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1925
Which cardiac glycoside, derived from Digitalis purpurea, is used to treat heart conditions?
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Digitoxin
Which compound is responsible for the yellow color and anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric?
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Curcumin
How many species of Echinacea are commonly used for medicinal purposes?
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Three
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