Conolidine is an alkaloid derived from the stem bark of the flowering shrub Tabernaemontana divaricata (Crepe Jasmine). This plant has been used as a medicinal herb in Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments.
Though not incredibly common, there are some supplements and blends that incorporate this amazing plant. Containing up to 66 active alkaloids, Crepe Jasmine or Tabernaemontana divaricata has been used in the past to treat ailments such as kidney stones, cough, ulcers and even as an astringent.
Recently, Conolidine has been isolated and synthesized in order to be tested for efficacy in the relief of moderate to severe pain. Since testing, this alkaloid derived from the Tabernaemontana divaricata plant has shown potent analgesic effects that have been compared to opioids.
The severity of the opioid crisis in the United States is no big secret. With this in mind, developing the Conolidine alkaloid in order to assist with pain relief seems to be a viable, non-addictive option for those who wish to treat pain but not feel as though they’re being forced to play with one fire in order to put out another.
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