Compound Monograph
Reticuline
A central benzylisoquinoline alkaloid — the biosynthetic branch-point from which morphine, berberine, and many other plant alkaloids are built.
Classification
Reticuline 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)
Reticuline is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Annona species, Graviola and Poppy family.