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Datura: Description, Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

Datura: Description, Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

Datura

Datura is a poisonous plant which is genus of nine species of poisonous vespertine flowering plants. Datura plant belongs to the family Solanaceae. These plants are commonly known as daturas, but also known as devil’s trumpets. They are native to the Americas, where they have been used in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies for centuries. Datura is a strong narcotic plant and can be lethal if consumed in large quantities.

What is the history of Datura?

Datura is a poisonous plant which is genus of nine species of poisonous vespertine flowering plants. Datura plant belongs to the family Solanaceae. These plants are commonly known as daturas, but also known as devil’s trumpets.  They are native to the Americas, where they have been used in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies for centuries. Datura is a strong narcotic plant and can be lethal if consumed in large quantities.

Common Names of Datura

Local names for Datura vary depending on where it is found and include Jamestown weed, Purple thorn-apple, Hell's bell, Devil's snare, Stinkweed, Jimsonweed, Moonflower, Stink wort, False castor-oil, Devil's-apple, Devil's trumpet, Devil's cucumber, Stramonium jimsonweed, Prickly burr, and Devil's weed.

In India this plant is mostly known as Dhuttura Kanaka or Kanakahvya in Sanskrit, Sada Dhatura in Hindi, Ummetta in Telugu, Ummattangani in Tamil, and Dhattura in Bengali.

Datura
Datura Plant with Flower

Types Of Datura

The datura plant is a genus that includes 14–15 different plant species that are all members of the Solanaceae family. These species consist of:

Datura metal

Datura stramonium

Datura Alba

Datura fastuosa

Datura candida (Pers) Saff

Datura ferox L

Datura leichhardtii Benth

Datura reburra Barclay Datura innoxia Mill

Datura inoxia Mill

Datura kymatocarpa Barclay

Datura ceratocaula Ortega

Datura discolor Bernh

Datura dolichocarpa (Lagerh) Saff

Datura wrightii Regel

Toxicity of Datura

Datura is a genus of highly poisonous plants belonging to the nightshade family. The plants are poisonous in all of their parts, but their seeds and blossoms are particularly dangerous because ingesting them can result in respiratory depression, arrhythmias, fever, delirium, hallucinations, anticholinergic syndrome, psychosis, and even death.  Datura has been used as a poison and a hallucinogen by various groups throughout history, often associated with witchcraft and sorcery. Datura poisoning can occur from drinking tea containing Datura extract or eating its leaves or seeds by mistake. Datura poisoning is a medical emergency that requires supportive care and antidotes such as physostigmine or benzodiazepines.

What are the side effects of Datura?

The side effects of Datura consumption include.

- Perceived body heaviness

- Unexpected bodily experiences, such as electric shocks or joint discomfort

- Insufficient or excessive urine

- Pupil dilation

- Variations in heart rate, particularly rapid or erratic beating

It is important to note that Datura is considered to be extremely lethal and poisonous for people having the following conditions:

- Increased heartbeat

- Glaucoma

- Patients having pacemaker

- Elevated intraocular pressure

- Pregnant women and lactating mothers

Datura Flower
Datura Flower


Psychoactive use of Datura

Datura is a genus of highly poisonous plants that can also produce psychoactive effects if ingested or smoked. Some people use Datura as a hallucinogen, but the experience is often unpleasant, unpredictable, and dangerous. Datura can cause delirium, anticholinergic syndrome, psychosis, and even death. The hallucinations caused by Datura are different from those of other psychedelics, such as LSD or psilocybin. They are more realistic, vivid, and hard to distinguish from reality. People who use Datura may not be aware of their altered state and may act irrationally or violently. They may also suffer from memory loss, confusion, and physical discomfort. Datura is not a recreational drug and should be avoided at all costs.

What are the benefits of Datura?

Anti-spasmodic, analgesic, sleep-inducing, expectorant, sedative, hypnotic, intoxication, uterine stimulant, and bronchodilator capabilities are just a few of the distinctive qualities of the datura plant. Datura is a good pain reliever for a number of illnesses, including kidney stones, gall bladder acidity, and dysmenorrhea. It is also used for alleviating pain, treating fever, enhancing heart functions, improving fertility, inducing sleep, easing childbirth and promoting hair and skin health.

Waning

However, it is important to note that Datura is a strong narcotic plant and can be lethal if consumed in large quantities. It is important to consult a doctor before consuming Datura for medicinal purposes.

Conclusion

It must be made clear that despite being a plant with numerous medical purposes, including the treatment of fever, heart difficulties, respiratory illnesses, psychotic symptoms, insomnia, depression, and helping digestion, the plant should only be used with a doctor's clearance. Datura can be potentially fatal if used improperly or if the wrong amount is consumed. Consuming Datura can also be quite harmful to your health.

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