Compound Monograph

Cadabicine

Alkaloids Other Alkaloids

A macrocyclic spermidine alkaloid reported in the bark of Crataeva and Cadaba species; a minor constituent with little established pharmacology.

Sources · 2

Where Does It Come From?

Cadabicine is one of the other alkaloids, found in Cadaba farinosa and Crataeva.

Source Crataeva Crataeva nurvala Herb monograph →

Also found in

Cadaba farinosa Monograph coming soon

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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