Compound Monograph

Cryptoheptine

An indolobenzazepine alkaloid from Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, isolated alongside the plant’s indoloquinoline alkaloids; little independent pharmacological data is established.

Classification

Cryptoheptine is one of the indole 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)

Cryptoheptine is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Cryptolepis.