Compound Monograph
Chelerythrine
A benzophenanthridine alkaloid with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, related to sanguinarine.
Classification
Chelerythrine 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? (4)
Chelerythrine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Bloodroot, California Poppy, Greater Celandine and 1 other source. It is flagged as toxic.