Compound Monograph
Palmatine
A bright-yellow protoberberine alkaloid closely related to berberine, found in barberry, corydalis, and goldthread. Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and bitter tonic activity.
Classification
Palmatine 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? (3)
Palmatine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Barberry, Coptis and Corydalis.