Compound Monograph

Protoberberine alkaloids

A class of isoquinoline (protoberberine) alkaloids reported in Chelidonium (greater celandine).

Classification

Protoberberine alkaloids are 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)

Protoberberine alkaloids are isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Greater Celandine.