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7,8-(methylenedioxy)-14-hydroxyberbane

under Berberine
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More on Berberine Definition: 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.      Other names Umbellatine
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
7,8-(methylenedioxy)-14-hydroxyberbane [ CH 38083,7,8-(methylenedioxy)-14 alpha-hydroxyalloberbane HCl,CH-38083 ]
  structure given in first source 		104786-63-2 6H-Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizin-11-ol, 5,8,8a,9,10,11,12,12a,13,13a-decahydro-, (8aS-(8aalpha,11alpha,12aalpha,13aalpha))  Berberine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists 		J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1986;238(2):701

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