The active principals in most medicinal plants are classified as secondary plant products.

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Secondary plant products are compounds produced by plants for defense against predators, environmental stressors, and regulation of growth and development. These compounds also have medicinal properties and are the active principals in most medicinal plants. Examples of secondary plant products include alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds.

The Active Principals in Most Medicinal Plants Are Classified as Secondary