Vachellia rigidula; Acacia rigidula; Blackbrush Acacia; Chaparro Prieto
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Introduction
species of shrub or small tree in the legume family, Fabaceae[1]
Found in Texas & central Mexico
Grows on limestone hillsides & canyons
Uses
- Vachellia rigidula is used in weight loss supplements
Pharmacology
- Vachellia rigidula may contain beta-methylphenylethylamine
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Vachellia rigidula http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vachellia_rigidula
- ↑ Cohen PA et al An amphetamine isomer whose efficacy and safety in humans has never been studied, beta-methylphenylethylamine (BMPEA), is found in multiple dietary supplements. Drug Testing and Analysis. April 7, 2015 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25847603 <Internet> http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dta.1793/full