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DEFINITION OF TERMS:

Phytochemicals- any of various biologically active compounds found in plants.

Terpenes- any of a large group of volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers and citrus trees. They are based on a cyclic molecule having the formula C10H16.

Saponins- a toxic compound which is present in soapwort and makes foam when shaken with water.

Polysaccharides- a carbohydrate whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

Resveratrol- a polyphenol compound found in certain plants and in red wine that has antioxidant properties and has been investigated for possible anticarcinogenic effects.

Hpatoprotective- antihepatotoxicity is the ability to prevent damage to the liver. This is opposite to the hepatotoxicity.