Indole Alkaloid
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Indole Alkaloid
Indole alkaloids are a class of compounds grouped together due to similar chemical structure. Some examples of indole alkaloids are aspidospermine, yohimbine, and harman.
Indole alkaloids have varied functions and properties. Aspidospermine and yohimbine are respiratory stimulants, diuretics, local anesthetics, and hypotensive. Harman has tranquilizing properties. Indole alkaloids are a part of the more encompassing class called alkaloids.
References
Leung, Albert Y. 1980. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredient used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. John Wiley and Sons, N Y. 409 pp.
Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Stedman's Medical Dictionary. 24th edition. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1982.
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