morales45 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hi! I need help with the following theory on a phytomedicine mechanism-of-selectivity created by my pharmacist- He believes herbal medicines are taken up as a complex (chemically bonded) consisting of a bioactive compound responsible for medicinal action (a phytochemical) surrounded by other (unknown) plant molecules. This complex would then be taken up by white bloodcells (neutrophiles) which delivers the complex to the target organ. At this site the complex then disintegrates and is ready to perform its healing actions. (This type of transport would, according to him, account for the fact that phytochemicals are often undetectable in serum while having a big impact on health) Anyone believes this is possible? Thanks alot in advance!! Morales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 "Anyone believes this is possible?" and the answer is (presumably) yes, you and your pharmacist believe it is possible. Personally, I doubt it and (call me conceited) I think I'm probably in the majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morales45 Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 Ok, but can you come up with some arguments against the theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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