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Originally Posted by firebug
Also commonly occurring in this process is testing to determine which compound in the plant is actually providing the benefit, determining which dose provides the optimal benefit with reduced side effects, and eliminating other naturally occurring compounds which cause negative side effects.
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A good example of this is Aspirin. Salicin is a compound first identified from willow-bark which was boiled in a tea and drank for pain relief.
The synthesized form (ASA) is more potent (ie. you don't need to drink a couple gallons) and has fewer side effects than the natural form.
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Herbal remedies without any benefits are sold to the gullible as 'Natural Remedies.' Those with proven clinical effectiveness are called 'Medicine.'
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Yeah but the Chi in the root bark was where the real magic happens, so the evil scientists got a hold of this pure and natural form of healing and made it so its way more profitable and mass produced to make billions and ultimately lead to global domination.
RIP Root Bark.
