New cholinesterase inhibiting bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids from Cocculus pendulus. (1/3)
Phytochemical investigation on Cocculus pendulus (J. R. & G. FORST.) resulted in the isolation of two new and three known bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids. The structures of the new alkaloids, kurramine-2'-beta-N-oxide (1) and kurramine-2'-alpha-N-oxide (2), were elucidated with the help of spectroscopic techniques. The cholinesterase inhibitory activities of these bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids are reported here for the first time. (+info)Total synthesis and antimicrobial activity of +/--laurelliptinhexadecan-1-one and +/--laurelliptinoctadecan-1-one. (2/3)
(+info)Simultaneous determination of structurally diverse compounds in different Fangchi species by UHPLC-DAD and UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS. (3/3)
(+info)'Cocculus' is a genus of plants in the family Menispermaceae, commonly known as Indian cockle or fishberries. However, it is not a term commonly used in medical definitions. The plant contains alkaloids that have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes such as treating motion sickness and gastrointestinal disorders.
In modern medical terminology, 'Cocculus' usually refers to the drug Cocculus indicus, which is prepared from the dried leaves of this plant. It has been used in homeopathic medicine for its potential sedative and anti-emetic properties. However, it is important to note that there is limited scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness, and it should only be used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.