Compound Monograph
Palustrine
A macrocyclic alkaloid that is the principal alkaloid of marsh horsetail (Equisetum palustre). It is toxic to livestock, marking marsh horsetail as the poisonous member of the genus.
Classification
Palustrine 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? (2)
Palustrine is one of the other alkaloids, found in Horsetail and Marsh horsetail.
Horsetail Equisetum arvense Marsh horsetail