3 Metabolites

Each person in our group chose specific metabolites to further research. I chose capsaicin, gingerol, and curcumin. I came up with a series of questions to help me research these metabolites. Perhaps our group will edit these and include them in our research questions.

What families of plants commonly contain these metabolites? 

What environmental factors contribute to the production of these metabolites?

What medicinal properties are found in these metabolites? What illnesses are treated with these metabolites? Which cultures use these metabolites for medicine?

My group members will be researching these metabolites.

Peter- Ergotomine, Menthol, Allicin.
Leisa- Caffeine, Theobromine, DMT.