Compound Monograph

Lambertine

An isoquinoline (protoberberine-type) alkaloid found in barberry and other Berberis species, related to berberine and palmatine. Little independent pharmacological data is established.

Classification

Lambertine is one of the indole 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)

Lambertine is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Barberry.