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rauwolfia alkaloid |
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rauwolfia alkaloid Etymology: Leonhard Rauwolf, sixteenth century German botanist any one of more than 20 alkaloids derived from the root of a climbing shrub, Rauwolfia serpentina, indigenous to India and the surrounding area. Formerly used as an antipsychotic agent, it is today confined to the treatment of hypertension and tranquilizing alkaloid drugs such as reserpine. Numerous trademark formulations of the principal alkaloid reserpine are available. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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