Phytochemical investigation of Tabernaemontana crassa.
T A Van Beek, C De Smidt, R Verpoorte
Journal of Ethnopharmacology January 1, 1985 DOI: 10.1016/0378-8741(85)90096-0 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIbogaine, the major alkaloid isolated from the stembark of Tabernaemontana crassa, showed antibacterial activity against the gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis. Conopharyngine was also identified as a minor compound in the plant.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Laboratory study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Bacillus subtilis |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key finding | Ibogaine from Tabernaemontana crassa stembark exhibited activity against Bacillus subtilis. |
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.