Compound Monograph

Homochelidonine B

A benzophenanthridine alkaloid related to chelidonine, reported in greater celandine (Chelidonium majus).

Classification

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