Compound Monograph

Fordine

A Lycopodium-type alkaloid reported in firmoss (Huperzia).

Classification

Fordine is one of the other 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)

Fordine is one of the other alkaloids, found in Chinese Clubmoss.