Compound Monograph

Coptisine

A protoberberine isoquinoline alkaloid found in Chelidonium (greater celandine).

Classification

Coptisine 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? (2)

Coptisine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Corydalis and Greater Celandine.