Title: Cocculus
Additional Names: Fish-berry; Indian berry; Cocculus indicus; oriental berry
Literature References: Dried fruit of Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight & Arn., Menispermaceae. Habit. East Indies, Malay Archipelago. Constit. Menispermine, paramenispermine, about 1% picrotoxin, picrotoxic acid, cocculine alkaloid, about 50% fat. Poisonous!
Therap-Cat: CNS and respiratory stimulant. |