Cryptolepis
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
Plant Family
Apocynaceae
Pictured: Cryptolepis
Dogbane family
A largely tropical family famous for potent alkaloids and milky latex; several members are important (and sometimes dangerous) cardiac and anticancer plants.
4 Herbs // 1 Constituent // 5 Notable Members
Overview
The Dogbane Family
A largely tropical family famous for potent alkaloids and milky latex; several members are important (and sometimes dangerous) cardiac and anticancer plants.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The 4 monographs in the database whose Apocynaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
Compounds recorded in two or more of the 4 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 30 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.
Alkaloids 1
Isolates
Supplements From This Family
Sold as isolated compounds that occur in the herbs above.
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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