GC‐MS analysis of Amaryllidaceae and <i>Sceletium</i> ‐type alkaloids in bioactive fractions from <i>Narcissus</i> cv. Hawera

Abstract

Silylation of the alkaloid fractions from Narcissus cv. Hawera provides better separation, structural information, and improved sensitivity for compounds with two and more hydroxyl groups. The lycorine-free alkaloid fraction shows a great potential for further pharmacological studies.