Isolation and characterization of a new diterpenoid alkaloid from Delphinium ceratophorum

Key Points

• To isolate and characterize a new diterpenoid alkaloid from Delphinium ceratophorum and evaluate its analgesic properties.
• Isolation of the alkaloid from Delphinium ceratophorum
• Assessment of analgesic activity using writhing test
• Testing at a dosage of 5 mg/kg
• The isolated alkaloid showed a writhing inhibition rate of 48.53% at 5 mg/kg
• Significant analgesic activity observed compared to control.