Mesembrine
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Mesembrine is an alkaloid
present in Sceletium tortuosum
. Mesembrine acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Mesembrine may contribute to the antidepressant
effects of kanna
.
Alkaloid
Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. This group also includes some related compounds with neutral and even weakly acidic properties. Also some synthetic compounds of similar structure are attributed to alkaloids...
present in Sceletium tortuosum
Sceletium tortuosum
Sceletium tortuosum is a succulent herb commonly found in South Africa, which is also known as Kanna, Channa, Kougoed - which literally means, 'chew things/goodies' or 'something to chew'...
. Mesembrine acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Mesembrine may contribute to the antidepressant
Antidepressant
An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder. According to Gelder, Mayou &*Geddes people with a depressive illness will experience a therapeutic effect to their mood;...
effects of kanna
Sceletium tortuosum
Sceletium tortuosum is a succulent herb commonly found in South Africa, which is also known as Kanna, Channa, Kougoed - which literally means, 'chew things/goodies' or 'something to chew'...
.