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Peganum harmala - Definition and Overview

Syrian Rue
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Zygophyllales
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: Pagnum
Species

Pagnum harmala

Syrian Rue (Pagnum harmala) is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family. It is a plant known among experienced recreational drug users. When the seeds of Syrian Rue are eaten, the user will experience hallucinations, a change in body perception, and an altered state of consciousness.

The active alkaloids of Syrian Rue seeds are MAOI (MonoAmine Oxidase Inhibitor) compounds harmine, harmaline and tetrahydroharmine.

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