Emersonin
Emersonin is a naturally occurring chemical compound belonging to the alkaloid family. It is primarily found in various species of the *Embelia* genus of plants, such as *Embelia ribes*, commonly known as vidanga or false black pepper. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions and have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda.
The chemical structure of emersonin is characterized by an indole ring system. Research into emersonin has
Extraction and isolation of emersonin from plant sources typically involve solvent extraction followed by chromatographic purification