harmaline

har·ma·line

(har'mă-līn),

An amine oxidase inhibitor and a central nervous system stimulant; obtained from the seeds of Peganum harmala (family Zygophyllaceae) and from Banisteria caapi (family Malpighiaceae); has been used in parkinsonism.

Synonym(s): harmidine

harmaline

(har′mă-lēn″) [ Harmala + -ine]

A psychoactive beta-carboline, C₁₃H₁₄N₂O, derived from a weed, Peganum harmala.

CAS # 304-21-2

harmaline

see harmine.