PCOG LEC FINALS: The leaves contain alkaloid Cathinone

“Uppers”

Increase BP & heart rate

have been used for many years in the Arabian peninsula,
chewed and is now banned.

Question

The leaves contain alkaloid Cathinone

“Uppers”

Increase BP & heart rate

have been used for many years in the Arabian peninsula,
chewed and is now banned.

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Khat

(Catha edulis, Celastraceae)

The leaves contain alkaloid Cathinone “Uppers” Increase BP & heart rate have been used for many years in the Arabian peninsula, chewed and is now banned.