Fuyuziphine, a new alkaloid from Fumaria indica

Abstract

A new alkaloid, fuyuziphine together with (±)-α-hydrastine has been isolated from the whole plant of Fumaria indica. The structures of these alkaloids have been established by spectral and chemical evidences.

Keywords:

• Fumaria indica
• Fumariaceae
• Isoquinoline alkaloids
• Fuyuziphine
• (±)-α-Hydrastine

Acknowledgements

The authors are thankful to Dr. H.C. Jha, Physiologisch Chemisches Institut and Prof. G. Rücker, Pharmazentisches Institut, University of Bonn, Germany for spectral analysis and supply of authentic samples.