Planta Med 1980; 40: 13-16
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1074995
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Alkaloids of Rauwolfia vomitoria Fruits

Maurice M. Iwu
  • Phytotherapy Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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29. April 2008 (online)

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Abstract

From the unripe fruits of Rauwolfia vomitoria Afz., the alkaloids tetrahydro-alstonine, rauvomitine, yohimbine and ajmaline-17-O-trimethoxybenzoic acid have been isolated. The ripe fruits showed no trace of alkaloids. The biosynthetic significance of the occurrence of these alkaloids is briefly discussed.