Compound Monograph

Homochelidonine A

A benzophenanthridine alkaloid (a hexahydro derivative related to chelidonine) reported in greater celandine (Chelidonium majus).

Classification

Homochelidonine A 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)

Homochelidonine A is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Greater Celandine.