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Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences

ISSN 2090-536X

1 paper in the library · 5 citations · publishing 2017

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GC/MS analysis of morning glory seeds freely in commerce: can they be considered “herbal highs”?

Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences October 17, 2017 Isabella Mercurio, Paola Melai, Daniele Capano et al. 5 citations

The so-called “herbal highs” are substances derived from natural plants with effects on the central nervous system. Lisergamide, ergine or LSA is the basis of different types of drugs, which are in seeds of Ipomoea violacea , also known as Morning Glory , and other seeds. In our study we analysed the presence of lysergic acid amide (LSA) in seeds of Ipomoea violacea seized by the Italian...