noun
- Plural of harmine; alkaloid compounds found in certain plants, particularly in the seeds of Peganum harmala, with psychoactive properties.
Usage: chemistry; pharmacology; technical
Examples
- Harmines are beta-carboline alkaloids studied in neuroscience research.
- The seeds of Peganum harmala contain harmines and other psychoactive compounds.
- Researchers have investigated the effects of harmines on monoamine oxidase inhibition.
- Harmines have been detected in traditional plant preparations used in some cultures.