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Pilocarpus jaborandi
Brazilian tree leaf source of pilocarpine alkaloid, used by Tupi peoples for fever-inducing sweat baths and now as pharmaceutical for glaucoma.
Jaborandi is a Brazilian tree whose leaves contain the alkaloid pilocarpine, a potent muscarinic receptor agonist. While traditionally used by Tupi peoples as a diaphoretic for fever, its primary modern application is as a pharmaceutical source of pilocarpine for treating glaucoma and, experimentally, for hair loss. The herb itself is not recommended for crude use due to toxicity risks.
Pilocarpine acts as a non-selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, with highest affinity for M3 receptors on exocrine glands, stimulating sweat, saliva, and tear production. In the eye, it contracts the ciliary muscle, increasing aqueous humor outflow and reducing intraocular pressure. Systemic effects include bradycardia via vagal activation and bronchoconstriction. The alkaloid also exhibits weak anticholinesterase activity, prolonging acetylcholine action.
Brazilian tree leaf source of pilocarpine alkaloid, used by Tupi peoples for fever-inducing sweat baths and now as pharmaceutical for glaucoma.
Jaborandi is a Brazilian tree whose leaves contain the alkaloid pilocarpine, a potent muscarinic receptor agonist. While traditionally used by Tupi peoples as a diaphoretic for fever, its primary modern application is as a pharmaceutical source of pilocarpine for treating glaucoma and, experimentally, for hair loss. The herb itself is not recommended for crude use due to toxicity risks.
Pilocarpine acts as a non-selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, with highest affinity for M3 receptors on exocrine glands, stimulating sweat, saliva, and tear production. In the eye, it contracts the ciliary muscle, increasing aqueous humor outflow and reducing intraocular pressure. Systemic effects include bradycardia via vagal activation and bronchoconstriction. The alkaloid also exhibits weak anticholinesterase activity, prolonging acetylcholine action.