A Simplified Chart of the Biosynthesis of Plant Compounds (chart) Robyn Klein, 2004
The shikimate pathway, the mevalonate/deoxyxylulose pathway and the acetate/polyketide pathway
Ultraviolet Flowers
Naerfoto Bjorn Rorslett, Kongsberggt. 13, N-0468 Oslo, Norway
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Plant Families and Their Genera Important to Herbal Medicine Robyn Klein, 1997
Genera listed reflects not only those plants common to the past and current medicinal and culinary herb market, but also those commonly used in Chinese medicine and in Ayurveda as well as those common to the Southwest and the Rocky Mountains.
Collection Guidelines  Robyn Klein 2006
Robyn's suggested harvesting guidelines
Echinacea Myths  Robyn Klein, 2000
An investigation into alarmist claims of adverse reactions and contraindications
How to Translate Milligrams (mg) to Milliliters (ml)  Robyn Klein, 2006
Metric mania in the herbalist's kitchen
Life Span of Medicinal Plants Robyn Klein, 2000
A table of some 50 plants and their estimated age.

Allostasis Theory and Adaptogenic Plant Remedies  Robyn Klein, 2004
How to Make a Reishi Extract
Reishi mushrooms have beneficial properties that are both water and alcohol soluble. Here's a recipe which is 30% alcohol and 70% water extract.
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Biosynthesis of Alkaloids (chart)  Robyn Klein, 2005
A diagram of where some alkaloids are made in the biosynthetic plant pathway
Biosynthesis of Plant Amino Acids (diagram)  Robyn Klein, 2005
A diagram of where plant amino acids are made in the biosynthetic plant pathway
Biosynthesis of Plant Hormones (chart)  Robyn Klein, 2005
A diagram of where some plant hormones are made in the biosynthetic plant pathway
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The Phytochemistry of Herbs
Lisa has written and designed colorful PowerPoint shows for educators. She's the best!
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