IN an earlier communication on alkaloids in germinating seeds of Atropa belladonna 1, we mentioned that a new alkaloid was the first to appear on paper chromatograms using Dragendorff's reagent.

His task was to isolate and identify the active ingredient in the Austrian shrub Corydalis cava, an alkaloid that scientists had found could soothe pain and calm heart palpitations. This meant ...

Through their use of catalysts derived from the Cinchona alkaloid family, they were able to exploit the resulting chiral ...

Indo kratom, originating from Indonesia, is renowned for its balanced alkaloid profile and diverse effects. It’s cultivated in the rich volcanic soil of Indonesia’s tropical forests.

"We've certainly got a link to poppies through the alkaloid I found." Dr Smith said there had been a "long-standing theory" the jugs had been containers for opium because their shape resembled a ...