| Scientific noun: Datura Stramonium L. |
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| Family: Nightshade family - Solanaceae. | |
| Habitat: In waste land with garbage. | |
| Alkaloids: Atropine ( C17 H 23O3 N) , hyoscyamine and hyoscine | |
| Active parts: The whole plant, specially , the young parts. | |
| Uses : Ophthalmologic examinations, stomachic spasms, epilepsy and asthma. | |
| Toxicity: Very high. Symptoms: Pupil dilation, mouth and skin dryness, hallucinations, tremor and coma. Medical treatment: Emetics, stomach washings and heart stimulants. |
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