Compound Monograph

Muirapuamine

An alkaloid reported in muira puama (Ptychopetalum), associated with the plant's traditional tonic use.

Classification

Muirapuamine is one of the other 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)

Muirapuamine is one of the other alkaloids, found in Muira Puama.