Well, understanding how rocks are changed by heat, pressure, and chemical solutions can help us in understanding the variety of metamorphic rocks which we actually observe on the Earth's surface.
Noscapine is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid produced in opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) and other members of the Papaveraceae. It has been used as a cough suppressant and more recently was shown to possess anticancer activity.
Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Buprenorphine is used to treat narcotic addiction. Buprenorphine is not for use as a pain medication. Buprenorphine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.