Phytochemical investigation of Tabernaemontana crassa

J Ethnopharmacol. 1985 Nov-Dec;14(2-3):315-8. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(85)90096-0.

Abstract

From the stembark of Tabernaemontana crassa the alkaloid ibogaine was isolated as the major component. Ibogaine showed activity against the gram-positive Bacillus subtilis. Conopharyngine was identified as one of the minor compounds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / isolation & purification*
  • Alkaloids / pharmacology
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Ibogaine / isolation & purification*
  • Ibogaine / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Plants, Medicinal / analysis*

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Ibogaine