Phenylethylamines from Browningia candelaris (Cactaceae) / Feniletilaminas de Browningia candelaris (Cactaceae)
Bol. latinoam. Caribe plantas med. aromát
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11(4): 341-344, jul. 2012. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
The analysis by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) of the alkaloidal extract of Browningia candelaris (Cactaceae) showed the presence of N-acetyl-3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine; N,N-dimethyl-3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine; N,N-dimethyl-4-methoxyphenylethylamine; and 4-methoxyamphetamine. The presence of these psychoactive compounds is discussed in terms of their possible ritual use in Andean cultures of Northern Chile.
RESUMEN
El análisis por medio de cromatografía de gases acoplada a espectrometría de masas (CG-EM) del extracto alcaloidal de Browningia candelaris (Cactaceae) mostró la presencia de N-acetil-3,4-dimetoxifeniletilamina; N,N-dimetil-3,4-dimetoxifeniletilamina; N,N-dimetil-4-metoxifeniletilamina y 4-metoxianfetamina. La presencia de estos compuestos psicoactivos se discute en términos de su posible utilización en ceremonias mágico-religiosas por culturas andinas del norte de Chile.
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Main subject:
Phenethylamines
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Psychotropic Drugs
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Cactaceae
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
English
Journal:
Bol. latinoam. Caribe plantas med. aromát
Journal subject:
Botany
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Medicine
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Plantas Medicinais
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Terapias Complementares
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Chile/CL
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