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Presence of beta-carboline alkaloids in Rami or Hami (Indian drink).


Pages: 490 - 492

Abstract

From a drink widely utilized by the Indian nations of western Amazonia, hallucinogenic, two beta-carbo!ine alkaloids have been isolated. It concerned the tribes of the Canamari indians living in the headwaters of the Javari and Jurua rivers. Harmine and Harmaline were identified.