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boldine

n. (context organic compound English) An aporphine alkaloid found in the boldo tree and in (taxlink Lindera aggregata species noshow=1).

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Boldine

Boldine is an alkaloid of the aporphine class that can be found in the boldo tree and in Lindera aggregata.

Boldine has antioxidant activity that effectively protects against free radical induced lipid peroxidation or enzyme inactivation. In addition, it has alpha-adrenergic antagonist activities in vascular tissue, and it has also been reported to have hepatoprotective, cytoprotective, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.

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A peculiar alkaloid called Boldine has been found in the leaves and when injected hyperdermically, paralyses both motor and sensory nerves, also the muscle fibres.