Compound Monograph
Berbamine
A bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid of barberry and related Berberis species, studied for immunosuppressive, anti-arrhythmic and anticancer activity.
Classification
Berbamine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Berbamine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Barberry.