• (n.) One of three alkaloids found in the root of the yellow puccoon (Hydrastis Canadensis). It is a yellow crystalline substance, and resembles berberine.
Xan`tho·puc'cine noun [ Xantho- + pucc oon + -ine .] (Chemistry) One of three alkaloids found in the root of the yellow puccoon ( Hydrastis Canadensis ). It is a yellow crystalline substance, and resembles berberine. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: zan′thō-pŭk′sēn Synonyms: canadine