@drterrysimpson: The Giant Reed produces the alkaloid gramine, which is toxic to many animals, including several insects which might otherwise use the reed as a food plant. During efforts in the 1930s to investigate gramine as a pesticide, a researcher accidentally made it in a slightly different molecular configuration; upon testing a small quantity on his tongue, he found it had an anaesthetic effect. Further work led to the development of the anaesthetic Lidocaine. Lidocaine is still used today, and is now synthesised artificially. However, the plant has numerous other uses. Because of its fast growth it is often used as fuel for electricity production, and its straight stems can be used in construction. #anesthesia #lidocaine #lidocaineblock #anesthesiologist #anesthesiatiktok #plants #hearthealth #heart #weightlosscheck #diabetes #digestivehealth #bowelmovement #guthealth #guts #guttok #plant #plants #plantsoftiktok #plantbased #planttiktok #PlantTok #plantlover #medicinalplants #medicineplants #physics #physicstok #physicsfun #chelseaphysicgarden #garden #gardentok #gardensoftiktok #gardeningtips #garden #healthy #story #time #storytime #storytimes #storytelling #twist #wild #old #operating #theater #theatre #doctorstory #doc #doctor #doctorsoftiktok #doctors #surgeon #surgeons #surgeonsoftiktok #history #historytime #historytok #historybuff #historytiktok #historylesson #historyfacts #medical #medicaltiktok #medicalschool #medicalmystery #medicalstory #medicinestudent #medicinetiktok #London #tiktoklondon #londonlife #LearnOnTikTok #londonlife #londonmuseums #visitlondon #londonvisit #oldoperatingtheatre #operatingtheatre #museums #medicalmuseum #medicalhistory #historyofmedicine #md #dr #drvisits #learn #learnontiktok #learnwithtiktok #learnfromme #leagueoflegends #education #educational #educationalpurposes #educate #weightloss #explained - #mediterraneandiet #mediterranean #diet #bestdiet #lifestylechange #diets #food #eating #weightloss #weightlosscheck #weightlosstransformation #weightlossprogress #weightlossmotivation #weightlosschallenge #weightlosssurgery #weightlossfood #weightlossgoals #bellyfat #fat #loseweightwithme #health #wellness #wellnesstips #doctor #doctorsoftiktok #doctors #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #healthycooking #healthcare #healthheroes #eatwithme @LONDON #travel #traveltiktok #travellife #travelbucketlist #traveltok #traveling #traveltips #travelnurse #traveldoctor #traveldiaries #drvisit #fieldtrip #tiktok #fyp #foryou #wanderlust #travelinsurance #travelhealth #travelmedicine
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Monday 30 October 2023 15:47:34 GMT
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Dr. Terry Simpson, MD, FACS :
Part of our series of how we obtained many medicines from plants
2023-10-30 15:50:11
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AdirondackNY :
these videos are getting cooler and cooler
2023-10-30 23:19:47
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txheartdoc :
U need a TV show
2023-10-31 13:21:49
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Tbone :
Cool ❣️❣️
2023-10-30 18:12:41
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larny163 :
As soon as natural treatments like aspirin or penicillin are proven, scammers pretend they aren't "natural" anymore. Thanks for reminding us 👍
2023-10-30 17:16:07
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Gasman :
Thank goodness for this marvelous plant. It has saved countless patients from unnecessary pain. 👍👏👏👏
2023-10-30 16:43:06
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David :
I was given lidocaine for a cystoscopy and either the doctor didn't give me enough or my body is immune because that procedure hurt bad!
2023-11-26 23:36:53
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Natethegrate :
Wow, I haven’t heard nodes of Ranvier since grad school. 🤣
2023-10-30 19:03:21
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Janice in Omaha :
Thank God for it!
2023-10-30 18:56:34
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user1020397904380 :
Arundo is an awful invasive species in North America, it's very damaging to wetland areas
2023-10-30 16:19:42
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boriquamami :
is it altered in a lab?
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boriquamami :
if meds come from plants then why so many side effects?
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Lucia :
I sure would like to get to know you.
2023-11-04 02:11:16
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Paul :
Very interesting, is it still obtained from this plant or do they now make it in the lab?
2023-11-03 10:30:43
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Sylvia.Lee.S :
Can u use the plant itself?
2023-11-03 01:04:21
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TeacherGoneRogue :
They can find this but can’t find a cure for cancer?
2023-11-02 10:09:01
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JrzygrlRN :
Who knew?!!!
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Shawnalita :
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ✨
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stevebukosky5 :
I had two carpel tunnel procedures. The local made the slicing and dicing very strange. 😳
2023-10-31 20:48:23
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ed_bear :
Thanks!!
2023-10-31 10:17:44
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Papergirl :
Love it! Thanks for the info.
2023-10-31 05:29:27
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Carolyn Blackmon :
Lov u man
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Gigi-Loves God :
Interesting 👍
2023-10-31 02:23:43
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Myra J :
Interesting fact; lidocaine doesn’t work for my daughter. The dentist said he gave enough to numb a 200 lb man and she still felt everything. Now he
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