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Commiphora mukul Guggulsterone Sap from the guggul tree, a species native to India, plays a role in cholesterol metabo

Sources of Modern Day Therapies: Plants. Papaver somniferum Opium Papaverine (vasodilator)  Verapamil. Salix alba White Willow Salicin, natural salicylate; inhibits prostaglandins (aspirin).

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Commiphora mukul Guggulsterone Sap from the guggul tree, a species native to India, plays a role in cholesterol metabo

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  1. Sources of Modern Day Therapies: Plants Papaver somniferumOpium Papaverine (vasodilator)  Verapamil Salix alba White Willow Salicin, natural salicylate; inhibits prostaglandins (aspirin) Cordyceps sinensisNucleosides reported in Cordyceps include adenosine, uracil, uridine, guanine, guanosine Commiphora mukul Guggulsterone Sap from the guggul tree, a species native to India, plays a role in cholesterol metabolism (blocks FXR receptor)

  2. Sources of Modern Day Therapies:Animals Bothrops jararacaVenom inhibits angiotensin converting enzymes;basis for captopril Heloderma suspectum (Gila monster)Saliva lowers blood glucose; basis for incretin mimetics Grammostola rosea (Chilean rose tarantula)Venom acts on vasodilation; uses in blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, and heart failure

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