Compound Monograph
Vasicinone
A quinazoline alkaloid related to vasicine and its oxidation product, found in Syrian rue and Malabar nut; it contributes bronchodilator and expectorant activity, working best in combination with vasicine.
Classification
Vasicinone 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? (3)
Vasicinone is one of the other alkaloids, found in Malabar nut, Syrian Rue and Wireweed.