Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna, is a plant rich in tropane alkaloids like atropine and scopolamine. This plant, belonging to the Solanaceae family, has various medicinal uses. Its distinct morphology and geographical sources make it a significant botanical specimen in pharmacognosy

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Datura, a genus of flowering plants, contains toxic alkaloids like scopolamine and atropine, causing severe symptoms ranging from dermatitis to hallucinations. Identifying datura seeds versus chili seeds, distinguishing signs of poisoning, managing fatal doses, and treatment methods like purgatives

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Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimson weed, contains tropane alkaloids like atropine and scopolamine. These alkaloids have medicinal uses but can also be fatal if consumed in high amounts. The plant has been historically used for asthma relief and as a hallucinogen, but its toxicity can lead t

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Tropane alkaloids are a diverse group of secondary metabolites found in plants like Atropa belladona and Datura stramonium. Known for their medicinal properties, these alkaloids have notable therapeutic uses and can be chemically classified based on their structures and biosources. Atropine and scop

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