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Scientific noun: Datura arborea L.

 
Family: Potato family - Solanaceae -
 
Habitat: Tropical regions of South America and Central America.
 
Alkaloids: scopolamine( C17H21NO4)
 
Active parts: The whole plant.
 
Uses :Against asthma by smoking cigarette made with the leaves of the plant. Used externally, against rheumatism. In ritual ceremonies, as an hypnotic.
 
Toxicity: Very high.


Symptoms: Dilated pupils, difficult breathing , lack of conscience and death.


Effects: Hypnotic