Herbal Glycosides Demystified with Mimi Hernandez

An overview of various medicinal glycosides, including the notorious cyanogenic glycosides, the stimulant anthraquinones, and the cancer-scavenging isothyocyanates. What kind of reactions need to happen for glycosides to release their medicine? Why are some glycosides deadly? Specific attention is focused on toxicological concerns, and considerations for preparing glycoside-based foods and remedies.