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,[1] although it is not present in the leaves.[2] Boldine is also found in Lindera aggregata.[3]
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