10 Questions
What type of alkaloids are present in Peganum harmala?
Quinazoline alkaloids
Which chemical property characterizes Harmala alkaloids?
Fluorescence
Which substance is added during the extraction process to form a basic solution?
Ammonium hydroxide solution
What effect do Harmala alkaloids have on the uterus?
Stimulatory effect through the release of prostaglandin
Which part of Peganum harmala plant is used for alkaloid extraction?
Seeds
What is the primary source of Beta-carbolines (indole) alkaloids in Peganum harmala?
Roots and seeds
What is the traditional use of Peganum harmala seeds in Moroccan medicine?
Treating skin and subcutaneous tumors
What is the dose of the active principle of Peganum harmala that showed significant anti-tumor activity in mice?
50 mg/kg for 40 days
What is the mechanism by which Peganum harmala seeds possess hallucinogenic properties?
MAO inhibitor agent
What is the family to which Peganum harmala belongs?
Zygophyllaceae
Explore the traditional uses and medicinal properties of Peganum harmala, a woody succulent shrub native to arid regions. Learn about its significance in dye making, incense, and claimed medical benefits.
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