Colchicine Cas number: 64-86-8 Herb Source: the corm of Iphigenia indica Kunth et Benth Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight : C22H25NO6; 399.44        Melting Point and solubility: mp 142-150degree C,Freely sol in acohol and chloroform. Sol in water and one gram dissolves in 22ml water. Very slightly soluble in ether and one gram dissolves in 220ml ether.Practically insol in petr ether. Brief: ...

Gloriosa superb seed Constituents: Two resins, tannin and a bitter principle superbine allied to the bitter principle of squill, and alkaloid gloriosine.  A white farinaceous starch is obtained from the root by repeated washings and grindings throwing away the supernatant liquid and washing residue carefully six times. Action: Root is a tonic, antiperiodic, cholagogue, alternative and purgative.  According to the Nigbantus, root is...