An alkaloid from Hydrastis canadensis L., Berberidaceae. It is also found in many other plants. It is relatively toxic parenterally, but has been used orally for various parasitic and fungal infections and as antidiarrheal.

DUI

D001599 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0002396

CAS

Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-

Previous indexing

Berbines (1972-1975); Dioxolanes (1975); Dioxoles (1972-1974)

History note

91(76); was see under BERBINES 1976-90

Public note

91; was see under BERBINES 1976-90