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Sparteine | | Also
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Sparteine:
A Quinolizidine Alkaloid found in Scotch Broom. Sparteine has diuretic,
vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulant properties and is similar to the hormone
oxitocin in that it stimulates contraction of the uterus acting much the same as
ergotamine in the induction of labor. Sparteine is tetracyclic and alcohol free.
Do not use if pregnant.
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Quinolizidine Alkaloids: Also referred to as
Lupin Alkaloids, Quinolizidine alkaloids are said to have similar effects to
ergotamine on the uterus therefore contra-indicated during pregnancy.
Quinolizidine alkaloids are diuretic. |
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Sparteine constituent is present in: |
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Medicinally Significant
volume |
Minor volume
Sparteine is present in small quantities which may
not be enough to be a significant dosage for medicinal purposes
or is not the major constituent of this plant/herb |
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