Compound Monograph
Glaucine
An aporphine alkaloid used in some countries as a non-opioid cough suppressant; at higher doses it is psychoactive and can cause sedation and hallucinations.
Classification
Glaucine 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)
Glaucine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Corydalis and Yellow horned poppy.
Corydalis Corydalis turtschaninovii Yellow horned poppy