Category Archives: Aniba Riperia

Riparin: Antidepressant Phytochemical from Aniba riparia

Aniba riparia is a plant that produces a fruit, and this fruit contains a number of phytochemicals that may possess mood elevating properties. These are generally referred to as riparins, and include methyl ether of N-benzoyl tyramine (riparin I), N-(2-hydroxybenzoil) … Continue reading

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Aniba riparia: South American Happy Herb?

Aniba is a genus of flowering plant that belongs to the Lauraceae family. This plant group contains about 40 species and grows in the lowlands and semi-mountainous regions of South America. Aniba riparia is one species of this group that … Continue reading

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