Peganum harmala: Difference between revisions
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==Pharmacology== | ==Pharmacology== | ||
[[File:Syrianrueseeds.jpg|150px|thumbnail|left|Syrian rue seeds]] | |||
Powdered syrian rue seeds act as a reversible inhibitor of MAO-A (RIMA) at doses of 2-5g. | Powdered syrian rue seeds act as a reversible inhibitor of MAO-A (RIMA) at doses of 2-5g. | ||
Syrian rue seeds contain several different harmala alkaloids at slightly varying percentages. Only some are monoamine oxidase A inhibitors. In one study, total harmala alkaloids were at least 5.9% of dried weight. | Syrian rue seeds contain several different harmala alkaloids at slightly varying percentages. Only some are monoamine oxidase A inhibitors. In one study, total harmala alkaloids were at least 5.9% of dried weight. | ||
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*'''Vasicine (peganine): '''0.25%< | *'''Vasicine (peganine): '''0.25%< | ||
*'''Vasicinone:''' 0.0007% | *'''Vasicinone:''' 0.0007% | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |