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Boldine

Chemical compound

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Boldine is an alkaloid of the aporphine class that is characteristic of the boldo tree Peumus boldus Molina. It is the most abundant alkaloid found in boldo bark, although it is not present in the leaves. Boldine is also found in Lindera aggregata.

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