Emetine and cephaeline content in plants of Psychotria ipecacuanha in Costa Rica

The objective of this study was to identify the emetic metabolites in different parts of the P. ipecacuanha, a plant with emetic properties. Partial phytochemical analysis was performed to determine the presence of emetine and cephaeline in leaves, stems and roots.  Both alkaloids were detected in t...

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Main Authors: María Catalina Rosales López, Rodrigo Muñoz-Arrieta, Ana Abdelnour-Esquivel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2020-05-01
Series:Revista Colombiana de Química
Subjects:
tlc
Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rcolquim/article/view/78347