Compound Monograph
Reserpinine
A monoterpene indole alkaloid of the heteroyohimbane type (related to ajmalicine) found in periwinkle (Vinca) species, reported to have sedative and blood-pressure-lowering effects.
Classification
Reserpinine 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)
Reserpinine is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Periwinkle.