4897. Ignatia

Nomenclature

Ignatius bean; St. Ignatius' bean.

Description and references

Dried, ripe seed of Strychnos ignatii Berg., Loganiaceae. Habit. Philippine Islands, naturalized in Vietnam, Cambodia. Constit. 2-3% strychnine, about 1% brucine, igasuric acid, loganin.

Therapeutic Category

Bitter tonic.