Compound Monograph

Cycleanine

A bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid reported in abuta (Cissampelos).

Classification

Cycleanine 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? (1)

Cycleanine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Abuta.