Compound Monograph
Sanguinarine
A benzophenanthridine alkaloid with antimicrobial and antiplaque activity; toxic in excess.
Classification
Sanguinarine 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? (4)
Sanguinarine is one of the isoquinoline alkaloids, found in Bloodroot, California Poppy, Greater Celandine and 1 other source. It is flagged as toxic.
Bloodroot California Poppy Eschscholzia californica Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus Poppy family plants