Herbal Chemistry Info While I like to teach a balance between art and science in my classes and I studied chemistry for years in high school and university so I find the molecule and active ingredient thing quite handy to know. It will give you some great info just remember that plants are whole beings and just like us and we are all much more than just a sum of our parts. Ok that is my official filter on the subject so click away on the link below to your hearts content to find out more about the fascinating world of phytochemistry