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Planta Med 1980; 38(3): 260-263
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1074871
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The Alkaloids of Rauwolfia mombasiana Roots

M. M. Iwu, W. E. Court
  • Postgraduate School of Studies in Pharmacy, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
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29. April 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Fifteen indole alkaloids were isolated from the root bark of R. mombasiana and thirteen identified. The principal alkaloids were reserpine, rescinnamine, ajmalicine and ajmaline. The distribution of alkaloids throughout the plant axis is discussed. Reserpine occurs chiefly in the roots.

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Rauwolfia mombasiana - Apocynaceae - Root Alkaloids - Sarpagan - Dihydroindole - Heteroyohimbine - Yohimbine - 18-Hydroxy-Yohimbine Ester.

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