noun
- Plural of harmin; alkaloid compounds found in certain plants, particularly in the genus Peganum, known for psychoactive properties.
Usage: technical; chemistry/pharmacology; often used in scientific or ethnobotanical contexts
Examples
- Harmins are beta-carboline alkaloids studied in neuroscience research.
- The plant contains harmins and other psychoactive compounds.
- Researchers isolated harmins from the seeds for chemical analysis.
- Harmins have been investigated for their potential effects on monoamine oxidase.