Teratogenic Compounds of Veratrum californicum (Durand). III Malformations of the Veratramine-Induced Type from Ingestion of Plant Or Roots

Summary

Congenital malformations of the type produced by maternal ingestion of the alkaloid veratramine occurred from maternal ingestion of the plant Veratrum californicum. A preliminary identification of veratramine in benzene extracts from the plant by thin layer chromatography was achieved.