mesembranol
Mesembranol is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in plants of the Mesembryanthemum genus, commonly known as ice plants. These succulents are native to southern Africa and have a long history of traditional use by indigenous peoples for their psychoactive and sedative properties. Mesembranol is one of the key compounds responsible for these effects.
Chemically, mesembranol belongs to the mesembrine alkaloid family. Its structure is characterized by a tetracyclic ring
Studies have indicated that mesembranol may act as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), though its