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Ethnobotanical Uses

In southern and eastern Africa, practitioners have long prepared Strychnos henningsii as a bitter, stimulant decoction from the root bark. Von Koenen’s Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern and Eastern Africa records the Zulu and Xhosa of South Africa, the Venda and Shona of Zimbabwe, and the Nguni and Tsonga of Mozambique preparing a decoction for malaria fevers and associated digestive complaints, describing it as a strong tonic for debility and loss of appetite. Studies of South African herbal practice by Van Wyk and Van Oudtshoorn and the Africa Centre for Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge confirm the same bark decoction for fever and indigestion, noting its bitter reputation. The Southern African Commercial Crops, Herbs and Aromatics (SACCHA) report further documents the root bark as a traditional remedy for fever and digestive upset, with the bitter principle used to stimulate digestion, and confirms concurrent medicinal use of the leaves and seed kernel (macere) in localized communities.

The bark’s bitter activity is well supported by modern analyses: whereas seeds and the macere are high in strychnine and related indole alkaloids, the bark contains a distinct alkaloidal profile dominated by bisindole alkaloids such as diaboline together with iridoid glycosides such as loganin and loganic acid, alongside phenolics and triterpenoids that contribute bitter flavor and irritant toxicity (Bello et al., African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines). Contemporary pharmacology links S. henningsii bark extracts to analgesic and antimalarial effects in laboratory studies, though the same chemistry underscores caution when using decoctions due to low‑dose neurotoxicity (Ojewole, Journal of Ethnopharmacology; ECDOH, African Herbal Pharmacopoeia).

Practical preparation: for a mild bark decoction, simmer 5–10 g of dried root bark in 500 ml water for 20 minutes; cool, strain, and sip one cup once or twice daily for fevers or digestive sluggishness. Do not exceed 3–5 g bark per day without supervision. Avoid seed, kernel, or bark preparations during pregnancy and lactation; neurotoxic symptoms (muscle stiffness, respiratory depression) require immediate medical care (ECDOH, African Herbal Pharmacopoeia).

Modern relevance: ongoing chemical and pharmacological work on the bark’s bisindole and iridoid constituents continues to inform conservation and quality control as community practitioners and a small traditional-products industry keep decoctions in current use.

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Scientific name	Authority	First published in
Strychnos utilis	Sim	Forest Fl. Cape : 273 (1907)
Strychnos ligustroides	Gossw. & Mendonça	Carta Fitogeogr. Angola 120 (1939), sine descr. lat.
Strychnos holstii	Gilg ex Engl.	Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 36. ; et in Engl. Pflanzenw. Ost-Afr. C (1895) 310
Strychnos sennensis	Baker	Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 97 (1895)
Strychnos pauciflora	Gilg	Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 121 (1899)
Strychnos procera	Gilg & Busse	Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 97 (1905)
Strychnos albersii	Gilg & Busse	Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 99 (1905)
Strychnos elliottii	Gilg & Busse	Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 99 (1905)
Strychnos myrcioides	S.Moore	J. Bot. 45: 52 (1907)
Strychnos reticulata	Burtt Davy & Honore	Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 270 (1932)
Strychnos barbata	Chiov.	Fl. Somala 2: 305. 1932
Strychnos holstii var. reticulata	(Burtt Davy & Honoré) J.Duvign.	Bull. Inst. Roy. Col. Belg. 20: 588 1949
Strychnos holstii f. condensata	Duvign	Bull. Inst. Roy. Col. Belg. 20: 588 1949
Strychnos holstii f. laxiuscula	Duvign	Bull. Inst. Roy. Col. Belg. 20: 588 1949
Strychnos holstii var. procera	(Gilg & Busse) J.Duvign.	Bull. Mus. Roy. Hist. Nat. Belgique 20: 587 (1949)

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  - Kenya
  - Tanzania
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Database	ID/link to page
World Flora Online	wfo-0000502962
Tropicos	19000122
KEW	urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:547225-1
The Plant List	kew-2598256
Open Tree Of Life	420772
NCBI Taxonomy	1040887
IUCN Red List	146213463
IPNI	547225-1
iNaturalist	340252
GBIF	5645835
CMAUP	NPO17344

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Name	PubChem ID	Canonical SMILES	MW	Found in	Proof
> Alkaloids and derivatives / Strychnos alkaloids
(12R,16R,17S,18S)-11-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazapentacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-20-one	101615147	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC4C(C(=CO1)C2CC3=O)N(C5=CC=CC=C45)C(=O)CO	368.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
(16R,17S,18R)-11-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazapentacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.05,10.013,18]henicosa-4(12),5,7,9,13-pentaen-20-one	163190497	Click to see	366.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
(16R,17S,18R)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazapentacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.05,10.013,18]henicosa-4(12),5,7,9,13-pentaen-20-one	163186265	Click to see	308.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
(17R)-1-Acetyl-19,20-didehydro-17,18-epoxycuran-17-ol	321983	Click to see CC(=O)N1C2C3C4CC5C2(CCN5CC4=CCOC3O)C6=CC=CC=C61	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC89474/
(17R)-1-Acetyl-19,20-didehydro-17,18-epoxycuran-17-ol	12312946	Click to see	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC89474/
(1R,5S,7S,8S,9R,11S,12R,22S)-11-hydroxy-9-methyl-10-oxa-4,15-diazaheptacyclo[10.9.1.14,8.01,5.07,12.015,22.016,21]tricosa-16,18,20-trien-14-one	162867693	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC45C3CC2C6(C4N(C(=O)C6)C7=CC=CC=C57)C(O1)O	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
(1S,10R,13S,14S,20R,22R)-15-ethylidene-10-hydroxy-4-methoxy-11-oxa-8,17-diazahexacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.017,20.013,22]docosa-2(7),3,5-trien-9-one	163101756	Click to see	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
(2Z)-2-[(1S,9S,10S,11R,17S)-10-(hydroxymethyl)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-12-ylidene]ethanol	163190295	Click to see	312.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)89013-5
(4aR,5aR,8aS,13aS,15aR,15bS)-15a-hydroxy-5a,10-dimethoxy-4a,5,7,8,13a,15,15b,16-octahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one	162957444	Click to see	410.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
(4aR,5aR,8aS,13aS,15aS,15bR)-15a-hydroxy-5a-methoxy-4a,5,7,8,13a,15,15b,16-octahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one	163093000	Click to see COC12CC3C4C5C16CCN2CC3=CCOC4(CC(=O)N5C7=CC=CC=C67)O	380.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
(4S,12R,16R,17S,18S,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraene	162910221	Click to see	294.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
[(1S,9S,10S,11R,12Z,17S)-12-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-10-yl]methyl acetate	163185660	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)89013-5
[(1S,9S,10S,11R,17S)-12-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-10-yl]methyl acetate	162936920	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)89013-5
[(4R,12S,13R,14R,19R,21S)-11-acetyl-9-hydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,17-tetraen-14-yl] acetate	163194649	Click to see	440.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/00359193609518904
[2-(16-Methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl)-2-oxoethyl] acetate	163032302	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC45C3CC2C(=CO1)C4N(C6=CC=CC=C56)C(=O)COC(=O)C	394.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
[2-(16-Methyl-20-oxo-15-oxa-1,11-diazapentacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.05,10.013,18]henicosa-4(12),5,7,9,13-pentaen-11-yl)-2-oxoethyl] acetate	162982261	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC4=C(C(=CO1)C2CC3=O)N(C5=CC=CC=C45)C(=O)COC(=O)C	408.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
[2-[(4R,12R,16R,17S,18S,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl]-2-oxoethyl] acetate	163191358	Click to see	394.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
1-(14-Hydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,12,17-pentaen-11-yl)ethanone	163011171	Click to see CC(=O)N1C2=C(C=CC(=C2)OC)C34C1=C5C6CC3N(CC4)CC6=CCOC5O	380.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
1-(14-Hydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,17-tetraen-11-yl)ethanone	13994711	Click to see CC(=O)N1C2C3C4CC5C2(CCN5CC4=CCOC3O)C6=C1C=C(C=C6)OC	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
1-(19-Methyl-16,17-dihydro-2,16-cycloformosanan-1-yl)ethan-1-one	120759	Click to see	338.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
1-(9,14-Dihydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,12,17-pentaen-11-yl)ethanone	162934436	Click to see CC(=O)N1C2=C(C=CC(=C2O)OC)C34C1=C5C6CC3N(CC4)CC6=CCOC5O	396.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
1-[(1R,9S,10S,11R,12Z,17S)-12-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-10-(hydroxymethyl)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-8-yl]ethanone	163187992	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)89013-5
1-[(4R,12R,13R,14S,19R,21S)-9,14-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,17-tetraen-11-yl]ethanone	163187841	Click to see	398.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
1-[(4R,12S,13R,16R,17S,18R,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl]ethanone	162902841	Click to see	338.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
1-[(4R,14R,19R,21R)-14-hydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,12,17-pentaen-11-yl]ethanone	163193917	Click to see	380.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
1-[(4R,14R,19R,21R)-9,14-dihydroxy-8-methoxy-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[16.3.1.04,12.04,21.05,10.013,19]docosa-5(10),6,8,12,17-pentaen-11-yl]ethanone	162934437	Click to see CC(=O)N1C2=C(C=CC(=C2O)OC)C34C1=C5C6CC3N(CC4)CC6=CCOC5O	396.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
1-[(9S,10S,11R,12Z,17S)-12-ethylidene-10-(hydroxymethyl)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-8-yl]ethanone	101297638	Click to see	338.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
1-[12-(2-Hydroxyethylidene)-10-(hydroxymethyl)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-8-yl]ethanone	162971909	Click to see CC(=O)N1C2C(C3CC4C2(CCN4CC3=CCO)C5=CC=CC=C51)CO	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)89013-5
11-(2-Hydroxyacetyl)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazapentacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.05,10.013,18]henicosa-4(12),5,7,9,13-pentaen-20-one	162925124	Click to see	366.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
11-Hydroxy-9-methyl-10-oxa-4,15-diazaheptacyclo[10.9.1.14,8.01,5.07,12.015,22.016,21]tricosa-16,18,20-trien-14-one	162867692	Click to see	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
11-Methoxydiaboline	13994712	Click to see	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
15-Ethylidene-10-hydroxy-11-oxa-8,17-diazahexacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.017,20.013,22]docosa-2,4,6-trien-9-one	162865927	Click to see	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
15a-hydroxy-5a-methoxy-4a,5,7,8,13a,15,15b,16-octahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one	163092999	Click to see	380.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
15a-hydroxy-5a,10-dimethoxy-4a,5,7,8,13a,15,15b,16-octahydro-2H-4,6-methanoindolo[3,2,1-ij]oxepino[2,3,4-de]pyrrolo[2,3-h]quinolin-14-one	12314973	Click to see	410.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
16-Methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraene	162910220	Click to see	294.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
16-Methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazapentacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.05,10.013,18]henicosa-4(12),5,7,9,13-pentaen-20-one	163000396	Click to see	308.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-[(1S,9S,10S,11R,17S)-10-(hydroxymethyl)-8,14-diazapentacyclo[9.5.2.01,9.02,7.014,17]octadeca-2,4,6-trien-12-ylidene]ethanol	162950036	Click to see	312.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)89013-5
2-Hydroxy-1-(14-hydroxy-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl)ethanone	163041490	Click to see	370.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-Hydroxy-1-(16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl)ethanone	163090209	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-Hydroxy-1-(16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl)ethanone	162910828	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC45C3CC2C(=CO1)C4N(C6=CC=CC=C56)C(=O)CO	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-Hydroxy-1-(20-hydroxy-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl)ethanone	12304544	Click to see	370.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-Hydroxy-1-(20-hydroxy-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl)ethanone	162988151	Click to see	368.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-hydroxy-1-[(12R,16R,17S,18S,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl]ethanone	101615145	Click to see	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-hydroxy-1-[(4R,12R,16R,17S,18S,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl]ethanone	162910829	Click to see	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-hydroxy-1-[(4R,12S,13R,14S,16R,17S,18S,20S)-14-hydroxy-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl]ethanone	163041491	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC45C3CC2C(C4N(C6=CC=CC=C56)C(=O)CO)C(O1)O	370.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-hydroxy-1-[(4R,12S,13R,16R,17S,18R,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl]ethanone	163090211	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-hydroxy-1-[(4R,12S,13R,16S,17S,18R,20S)-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl]ethanone	163090210	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
2-hydroxy-1-[(4S,12S,16R,17S,18S,20R)-20-hydroxy-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.04,12.04,20.05,10.013,18]henicosa-5,7,9,13-tetraen-11-yl]ethanone	163194711	Click to see CC1C2CN3CCC45C3(CC2C(=CO1)C4N(C6=CC=CC=C56)C(=O)CO)O	368.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
Henningsoline	321985	Click to see	398.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/JLAC.19687120122
Henningsoline, acetate (ester)	633272	Click to see	440.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/00359193609518904
Splendoline	134716697	Click to see	370.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
> Benzenoids / Anthracenes / Anthracenecarboxylic acids and derivatives / Anthracenecarboxylic acids
methyl 7-[(9S)-2,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxycarbonyl-4-methyl-9-[(2R)-2-methylbutanoyl]oxy-10-oxoanthracen-9-yl]-3,8-dihydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylate	163071499	Click to see CCC(C)C(=O)OC1(C2=C(C(=CC=C2)O)C(=O)C3=C(C(=C(C=C31)O)C(=O)OC)C)C4=C(C5=C(C=C4)C(=O)C6=CC(=C(C(=C6C5=O)C)C(=O)OC)O)O	708.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives / M-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives
Vanillic Acid	8468	Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O	168.15	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Methoxybenzenes / Dimethoxybenzenes
8-[4-(3-Hydroxyprop-1-enyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy]-2,6-dimethylocta-3,6-dien-2-ol	162990839	Click to see	362.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
> Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols
Vanillin	1183	Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O	152.15	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids / Colensane and clerodane diterpenoids
[3-(acetyloxymethyl)-5-(1,2,4a-trimethyl-5-methylidene-3,4,6,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalen-1-yl)pent-3-enyl] acetate	73826392	Click to see	390.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Quinone and hydroquinone lipids / Prenylated hydroquinones
2,5-dihydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-6-[2-[11-methyl-3-[[2-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl]methylidene]-2,5-dioxo-1,4-diazaspiro[5.5]undec-9-en-8-yl]ethenyl]benzaldehyde	162899841	Click to see CC1C=CC(CC12C(=O)NC(=CC3=C(NC4=CC=CC=C43)C(C)(C)C=C)C(=O)N2)C=CC5=C(C=C(C(=C5C=O)O)CC=C(C)C)O	619.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Steroidal glycosides / Steroidal saponins / Cucurbitacin glycosides
(2R,3R,4S,5S)-2-[[(1S,2R,3S,4R,7R,9S,12R,14S,17R,18R,19R,21R,22S)-2-hydroxy-22-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-3,8,8,17,19-pentamethyl-23,24-dioxaheptacyclo[19.2.1.01,18.03,17.04,14.07,12.012,14]tetracosan-9-yl]oxy]oxane-3,4,5-triol	163088565	Click to see	620.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives
(-)-beta-Sitosterol	222284	Click to see	414.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
3-Hydroxystigmast-5-en-7-one	160608	Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2C(=O)C=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C	428.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
7alpha-Hydroxysitosterol	161816	Click to see	430.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
7Beta-hydroxy-beta-sitosterol	12309569	Click to see	430.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Benzaldehydes / Hydroxybenzaldehydes
4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde	126	Click to see	122.12	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Phenylketones / Alkyl-phenylketones
(2R)-2,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one	86311182	Click to see	242.22	unknown	via CMAUP database
3-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one	54353627	Click to see	226.23	unknown	via CMAUP database
4'-Hydroxyacetophenone	7469	Click to see	136.15	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Indoles and derivatives / Carbazoles
(15Z)-15-Ethylidene-10-hydroxy-17-methyl-11-oxa-8,17-diazapentacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.013,22]docosa-2,4,6-triene-9,20-dione	5358759	Click to see CC=C1CN(CCC23C4C(C1CC2=O)COC(C(=O)N4C5=CC=CC=C35)O)C	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
(1S,10R,13R,14R,15Z,22S)-15-ethylidene-4,10-dimethoxy-17-methyl-11-oxa-8,17-diazapentacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.013,22]docosa-2(7),3,5-triene-9,20-dione	163193803	Click to see	426.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/00359193609518904
(1S,10R,13R,14R,22S)-15-ethylidene-4,10-dimethoxy-17-methyl-11-oxa-8,17-diazapentacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.013,22]docosa-2(7),3,5-triene-9,20-dione	162866246	Click to see	426.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/00359193609518904
(1S,13R,14R,15E,22S)-15-ethylidene-10-hydroxy-17-methyl-11-oxa-8,17-diazapentacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.013,22]docosa-2,4,6-triene-9,20-dione	119079924	Click to see	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
11-Hydroxy-4,9-dimethyl-10-oxa-4,15-diazahexacyclo[10.9.1.01,5.07,12.015,22.016,21]docosa-16,18,20-trien-14-one	163192464	Click to see	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)83227-C
15-Ethylidene-10-hydroxy-17-methyl-11-oxa-8,17-diazapentacyclo[12.5.2.11,8.02,7.013,22]docosa-2,4,6-triene-9,20-dione	321984	Click to see	382.50	unknown	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC89474/
Holstiine	23278454	Click to see CC=C1CN(CCC23C4C(C1CC2=O)COC(C(=O)N4C5=CC=CC=C35)O)C	382.50	unknown	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC89474/
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids
P-Coumaric Acid	637542	Click to see	164.16	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Furanocoumarins / Psoralens
Psoralen	6199	Click to see	186.16	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Pyranocoumarins / Angular pyranocoumarins
Seselin	68229	Click to see	228.24	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Pyranocoumarins / Linear pyranocoumarins
Xanthyletin	65188	Click to see	228.24	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides
[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4-oxochromen-3-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-3-yl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate	163106439	Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3=C(OC4=CC(=CC(=C4C3=O)O)O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5)O)O)OC(=O)C6=CC(=C(C(=C6)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O	762.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Isoflavonoid O-glycosides
7-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-8-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one	10366980	Click to see	460.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Macrolides and analogues
(7E,9R,12R,13R,16E,21R,22S)-12-(hydroxymethyl)-22-[(Z)-[(2R,4Z)-4-(5-methoxypentan-2-ylidene)-2-(2-methylpropyl)oxolan-3-ylidene]methyl]-8,12-dimethyl-17-(2-methylpropyl)-10,14,19,24-tetraoxa-23,25-diazatetracyclo[19.2.1.12,5.09,13]pentacosa-1(23),2,4,7,16-pentaene-11,15,18-trione	163187286	Click to see	736.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85234-6
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Stilbenes
(2S,3R)-3-Ethoxy-2,3-bis(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)propane-1-ol	11759831	Click to see CCOC(C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC)C(CO)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)OC	348.40	unknown	via CMAUP database
[4-[(4R,5R)-4-(4-acetyloxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxan-5-yl]-2-methoxyphenyl] acetate	21591953	Click to see CC(=O)OC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2COCOC2C3=CC(=C(C=C3)OC(=O)C)OC)OC	416.40	unknown	via CMAUP database
4-[(4S,5S)-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxan-5-yl]-2-methoxyphenol	10871293	Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2COCOC2C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)OC)O	332.30	unknown	via CMAUP database

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