caffeine from tea and coffee is used in medicine and as a stimulant which is harmful to humans
quinine used for treating malaria
cocaine derived from leaves of cocoa plant used as a stimulant by addicts or as a local anesthesia, also causes damage to the brain, may cause addiction if not well used and is an illegal drug
Tannins derived from barks of acacia (wattle bark) trees are used to make ink and tanning (softening) of leather.
Nicotine got from leaves of tobacco plant stimulates the central nervous, may cause addiction if much is used or consumed. It is used to make cigarettes, cigars and is poisonous. It is a precursor of lung cancer
Cannabis sative(bhang) is used to make drugs
Gum derived from glues is used for sticking substances and making certain jellies
Rubber, a product of latex, got from rubber plant is sued to make tyres and synthetic fibres
Morphine from opium poppy plant is a narcotic and illegal drug as it causes addiction
Khat and miraa are used as stimulants
Colchicines used in inducing polyploidy, cancer therapy, treatment of gouts in small quantities
Papain used as meat tenderizer
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