Compound Monograph

Isochelidonine

A benzophenanthridine isoquinoline alkaloid reported in Chelidonium majus (greater celandine).

Classification

Isochelidonine 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)

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