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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%
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syrianrueseeds.jpg|Syrian rue seeds
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==See also==
==See also==