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 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
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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