1 Examples are morphine and heroin. 2  Worldwide, an estimated 69 000 people die from opioid overdose each year.  There are an estimated 15 million people who suffer from opioid dependence (i.e. an addiction to opioids).
Berberine is a natural alkaloid found in a wide variety of traditional herbs including goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. Many herbalists credit this unique alkaloid for the benefits of ancient herbal tonics used by native populations throughout the world.
West Africa. Coastal parts of West Africa use seafood in stews and marinades, with other ingredients such as tomatoes, ginger and hot peppers. Tropical fruits such as coconuts, bananas and melons are popular.hroughout most of the continent, African food is heavily based in starch. Common African starches include sorghum, ground millet, cornmeal, potatoes, yams and rice.