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- noun organic chemistry A
nitrogenous bicyclic heterocycle , mainly known for a group ofalkaloids derived from it, includingatropine andcocaine .
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The tropane alkaloids present in Stramonium are considered one of the few true hallucinogenic compounds that cause hallucinations that are indistinguishable from perceived reality.
Archive 2007-09-01 2007
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Typical tropane alkaloids are atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine and cocaine.
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It is the tropane alkaloids in Stramonium that goes hand in hand with its reputation.
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The tropane alkaloids present in Stramonium are considered one of the few true hallucinogenic compounds that cause hallucinations that are indistinguishable from perceived reality.
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At the highest doses 2 to 3 grams, the stimulating effects of tropane alkaloids prevail, says Samorini.
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It is the tropane alkaloids in Stramonium that goes hand in hand with its reputation.
Archive 2007-09-01 2007
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According to Samorini, tropane alkaloids present in L. serriola can be also found in plants of the nightshade family, such as the legendary mandrake, long reputed for its magic and aphrodisiac powers.
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The main drug is scopolamine, a tropane alkaloid; same as in belladonna.
One River Wade Davis 1996
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The main drug is scopolamine, a tropane alkaloid; same as in belladonna.
One River Wade Davis 1996
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[6] The unripened berries and the leaves are especially poisonous because they contain the glycoalkaloid solanine as well as the tropane alkaloids scopolamine (hyoscine) and hyoscyamine
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