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.