The Alkaloids: Module 10

Understanding Herbal Constituents & Plant Chemistry is now available in ten online modules. Each module is three weeks long and can be taken independently one at a time, or as the full program.

The Alkaloids: Module 10

This is an introduction to the general nature and solubility of alkaloids, and their occurrence in commonly used botanicals. Detailed exploration of the structures, activities, and occurrence of the betalain alkaloids, the isoquinoline alkaloids (including protoberberines), and the pyrrolizidine alkaloids (including their toxicology). Also includes pseudoalkaloids (e.g., allantoin, capsaicin), alkaloids & safety of Lobelia, the methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, theophylline), the tropane alkaloids, and various others.

Module 10 Details:

• Overview of the alkaloids: structure, solubility, occurrence, general characteristics
• Most common subcategories of the alkaloids
• Pseudoalkaloids: structures, properties, occurrence: allantoin, capsaicinoids
• Structure, solubility, safety & history of the alkaloids in Lobelia
• Introduction to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids
• Detailed exploration of the betalain alkaloids in medicinal foods
• Betalain alkaloids in Phytolacca (Poke) berries: structure, activity, safety
• Isoquinoline alkaloids: structure, occurrence, activities, subtypes
• Detailed exploration of the protoberberine type alkaloids in botanicals
• Aristolochic acid: structure, occurrence, toxicology
• Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA): structures, subtypes, occurrence
• Toxicology of the PA: mechanisms of action, detailed exploration of the various influences on practical toxicology, rational evaluation of risk, regulations, contraindications
• PA in Comfrey: types, concentrations, relative risk, attenuating synergy, case reports

This three week module includes:

• Two 2-hour recorded webinars with Lisa Ganora
• One live Q & A session with Lisa Ganora
• Four videos (from live classes)
• Two PowerPoint presentations
• Four detailed study guides
• Two quizzes
• Two assignments
• Access to live Office Hours & Discussion Forum

This is a 3-week course.  Course materials will be released on October 4th, and each module will have 2 live interactive study sessions with the instructor, Lisa Ganora, in addition to student open office hours sessions.

Course Start Date:  October 4th, 2021.

Live Session: October 12th & 26th, 2021 at 7pm central time.

Course access closes 30 days after the end of the session, November 26th, 2021.

Course Tuition: $200 for each module

Check/Money Order/Venmo Discount: $200 (No processing fees)

Full program discount for all ten modules is available: $1,800 (saves $200)

Please contact us via email if you would like to send in your tuition payment or enroll in the full program!

A full program certificate is mailed out for successful completion of all ten modules' course materials and tests.

For a full program discount, bundled tuition discounts, or to mail in your tuition, please email us!

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