Steinmetz:Banisteriopsis

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Banisteriopsis caapi

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Malpighiaceae
English Names
  • Banisteria
Natural Habitat
  • Ecuador
  • Brazil
Part(s) Used
  • Lignum Banisteriae
Constituent(s)
  • banisterin (alkaloid
  • identical with harmin contained in Peganum harmala)
Action
  • toxic
  • very dangerous (can produce paralysis). The alkaloid Banisterin (Banisterium) is medically used in parkinsonism
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