Opiates
Also known as: Opium
Description
Opiates are a group of Alkaloid Pharmaceutical Analgesics (and also used illicitly as Recreational Drugs) derived from the Opium Poppy.
Pharmaceutical Uses of Opiates
Nervous System
Opiates activate some types of Opioid Receptors:
Opiates primarily activate Mu Opioid Receptors.
To a lesser extent, Opiates activate Kappa Opioid Receptors and Delta Opioid Receptors.
Opiates alleviate the sense of Pain by binding to and activating Opioid Receptors located on some Neurons within the Brain.
Toxic Effects of Opiates
Digestive System
Opiates may induce Vomiting.
Nervous System
Opiates may depress the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Opiates may cause Miosis (constriction of the pupils of the Eyes).
Opiates Should Not be Consumed in Conjunction with these Herbs
Valerian may interact adversely with Opiates.
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