Datura is a poisonous plant

23375 This herb has many names that emphasize its main feature - intoxicating and relaxing properties.

Crazy grass, common datura, durupyan, dope-grass, stinking datura - all these names are given to a plant that has long been used in witchcraft and shamanic practice.

Historians claim that it was used by the ancient Greek Pythia and Aztec priests, and medieval witches used its oil for magical rituals and maintaining beauty. According to unconfirmed reports, duropyan is an obligatory component in voodoo practices and plays a large role in the zombification ritual.

The plant is found everywhere in the temperate and steppe zones; its individual varieties grow in the mountains and tropics. In warm climates it can grow up to a meter or more. Datura is a common weed, and some of its species (Indian) are grown as ornamental or on plantations as medicinal raw materials. The grass is not eaten by livestock, but people, especially children, often put themselves in danger by handling it carelessly.

Description of the plant

The plant belongs to the nightshade family, and like all its representatives, contains many alkaloids.

  1. It has a smooth stem, hollow inside, with fork-shaped branches, and ovate-toothed leaves that emit a pungent odor.
  2. It blooms in the second half of summer, its large white flowers look like elongated bells and emit a strong scent.
  3. Small black seeds are enclosed in spiny capsules, each of which contains up to several hundred of them.

Decorative forms differ in size, color of flowers and have a more subtle aroma.

Properties and application

All parts of this plant are poisonous, so datura vulgaris should only be picked with gloves; you also don't need to smell its strong-smelling flower.

The herb contains alkaloids such as atropine and scopolamine and hyoscyamine, which are similar in action. These substances cause relaxation of smooth muscles, dilation of the pupils, increased heart rate and, at the same time, have a strong sedative effect. The richest in alkaloids are the flower and seeds, which also contain oil and other active substances; ingesting them may cause hallucinations. At the same time, there are also effective medicinal properties.

Official medicine

Datura and preparations made from it are used in official medical practice:

  • as herbal infusions for asthmatics;
  • in the form of medicinal cigarettes and smoking powder;
  • the oil is included in pain-relieving ointments.

ethnoscience

Traditional medicine widely uses common duropian for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases.

  1. Its sedative properties are used to relax persistent coughs, especially asthmatic ones, convulsive seizures, hysteria, laryngeal spasms, as well as excessive sexual arousal in men and women.
  2. Used for abdominal cramps, spastic constipation, colitis, and peptic ulcers.
  3. Like other plants rich in alkaloids, this herb, its seeds and tincture from them are used in the treatment of tumors, as well as in the prevention of blood clots.
  4. As an external remedy it is effective for prolapse of the rectum and uterus.
  5. His healing properties successfully used for rheumatism (in the form of baths), hardening of the lymph nodes, mastopathy, hematomas, as well as inflammation of the eyes.
  6. Datura oil is in great demand - it is used not only for medicinal purposes, but also as a effective remedy for hair removal.

Collection and drying of plants

In order for the grass to fully retain its beneficial qualities, it is collected during flowering, and the seeds and roots are collected in the fall.

The workpiece is dried in a ventilated non-residential premises and store in a dry place.

Methods of application


Very often, duropyan is taken in the form of powder from dry leaves, which is smoked for asthma, and for convulsive coughs, it is ingested three times a day on the tip of a knife.

Decoction

Datura in the form of a decoction is effective for local baths (20 g of dry mixture per bucket of water), eye lotions and compresses (20 g per glass of water). Inhalation of its vapors is used for coughing.

Tincture

Most often, a tincture is used for treatment, which is taken three times a day, 25 drops in 100 g of water.

It is prepared as follows:

  • dry grass is filled with alcohol in a ratio of 1 to 5;
  • aged for 5 days.

A tincture that uses not grass, but dope seeds has antitumor properties. It is taken orally (2 drops in a spoonful of water), and diluted for rubbing.

An oil tincture using the seeds helps remove fecal stones and is also used externally to treat eczema.

Seeds

Vegetable oil mixed with crushed grass seeds is used for hemorrhoids, radiculitis, and arthritis. Indian medicine for impotence recommends rubbing this remedy into the genital area and soles.

Depilatory oil

In addition to medicinal practices, datura oil is used for hair removal.

The maximum effect is achieved if it is rubbed in after epilation for two to three weeks daily. The oil is produced industrially, but homemade preparations can also be used, including tinctures containing dry herbs and roots. In these cases, hair removal will not be so radical, but it is guaranteed to become thinner and less noticeable.

In order to prepare a depilatory product you need:

  • grind the seeds;
  • pour in sunflower oil to a pulp state;
  • Boil for an hour in a water bath.

You can make this oil with the addition of herbs or roots.

Alcohol tincture or dope in the form of a boiled pulp in water is also successfully used to remove hair.

Be careful!

Whatever the medicinal properties of this plant, Datura is very poisonous. Experts do not recommend using it in cases where more gentle means can be used. If a thick decoction, tincture or oil is used for hair removal, it is necessary to test for sensitivity to this plant. In any case, the plant is strictly contraindicated for pregnant women, children and people suffering from glaucoma.

Unfortunately, cases of poisoning by this plant due to negligence (and sometimes intentionally by children and adolescents) are not so rare. Warning signs include dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, dilated pupils and blurred vision, as well as lethargy or agitation. At high doses, hallucinations, incoherent speech, and coma may occur. If poisoning with dope occurs, it is necessary to rinse the stomach with a weakly acidic solution, take activated charcoal and immediately seek medical help.

An annual plant that grows in large quantities in Western Siberia and the Caucasus is called datura grass. Due to its toxicity, people call it “divtree”, “thistle”, “crazy grass”, “stupid grass”, “stupid potion”, “cocklebur”, “prickly apples”, “badura”. It is believed that just touching this plant can cause inflammation of the skin. Is it so? We'll figure it out in the article.

Description

It has a straight stem with a powerful white rhizome, leaves with sharp teeth. If you rub a leaf between your fingers, an unpleasant specific odor appears. White flowers bloom from the axils of the leaves and also have a strong aroma.

The fruit of this plant is shaped like an egg, with small green spikes on the surface. Inside there are large black seeds, with the help of which dope reproduces. They ripen by October, and bloom from July to September.


What parts are used

From July to September, dope leaves are harvested, which are actively used in various areas. Collection is carried out up to 4 times during the growth period. Then the raw material is dried very quickly at high temperatures in special dryers. In our country, the procurement of raw materials is carried out only in the Krasnodar region.

Datura herb: beneficial properties


Datura leaves have a therapeutic effect due to the alkaloid content. They are used in the following cases:

  • with a strong cough, it relieves spasms of the bronchial muscles;
  • at bronchial asthma;
  • for the treatment of neuralgia, rheumatism.

The use of Datura in folk recipes


Infusions and extracts are prepared based on the leaves; the seeds of the plant are used to create tinctures for asthma. Datura is used in the following cases:

  1. To support the nervous system in case of mental illness, neutralizes manic states.
  2. Vodka tincture is used for paralysis and severe shortness of breath.
  3. The decoction is taken for epileptic seizures.
  4. For eye inflammation, lotions from the decoction are used.
  5. Painkiller for toothache.
  6. For rheumatism for rubbing.

In the old days, horses were rubbed with grass to prevent the appearance of gadflies. They fumigated infectious patients with it.

Preparation of medicines and infusions

To create a tincture, you need to take 100 g of the seeds of this plant, grind them, add 0.5 alcohol. Close the container and place it in dark place. After a week, strain the tincture. It is used as follows:

  • For inhalation for asthmatic conditions and cough – up to 20 minutes;
  • For the treatment of insomnia – 2 drops per 30 ml, taken several times a day;
  • Orally – 25 drops per 50 ml of water on an empty stomach for a month to prevent strokes and thrombosis.

You can prepare a herbal decoction for the bath. To do this, 20 g of dried leaves are brewed in 12 liters of boiling water and left for half an hour. The finished infusion is poured into bath water.

A decoction for the treatment of tumors and mastitis, inflammation of the lymph nodes and mastopathy is taken a teaspoon in half a glass of water. To prepare it, you need to take 1 tsp per glass of boiling water. plant seeds.

Also, this decoction can be used to gargle for diseases of the oral cavity.

To prepare eye lotions, dilute 2 tsp in a glass of water. decoction

Contraindication for use

It is worth considering that dope is a very dangerous plant. Therefore, before use, you should consult a doctor and take medications with this very carefully, following all dosages. Otherwise, signs of poisoning appear:

  • diarrhea with bloody discharge;
  • memory losses;
  • pupils dilate;
  • dry mouth.

They may appear within the first 10 minutes after administration. If such symptoms are observed, be sure to call an ambulance and perform a gastric lavage. Pupil dilation is observed up to a week after poisoning.

You cannot use drugs containing dope:

  1. During pregnancy and lactation.
  2. For glaucoma.

Magical properties of Datura

According to legends, in ancient times the devil distilled alcohol from this dopey herb in order to addict people to sin. He agreed to God’s proposal that all the souls of people who died from vodka would belong to him, so the devil makes every effort to ensure that people drink this drink.

Sorcerers, priests and used the herb for clairvoyance rituals; it helped to see the future. It was believed that Datura allows one to induce visions and resists evil spells and evil conspiracies.


Datura was also used as a hallucinogen, and was distributed by nomads. Many on their plots burned grass in fires to get a wonderful smoke that allowed them to relax, put them in a blissful state, and simply intoxicated them.

Some peoples added the herb to a state of euphoria. smoking pipes or drinks. This herb was used to poison political figures.

An annual plant of the Solanaceae family.

It is found on loose, moist soils near homes, in fields, along slopes and ravines. It grows in Ukraine, in particular Crimea, the Caucasus, and western Siberia.

Popularly, there are other names for the herb such as: drunken cucumbers, kings, stupefying grass, thistle, bad drunk, etc.

The plant sometimes causes very strong hallucinations. Since ancient times in India, shamans have used it for their ritual. In ancient times, in some countries, grass was used as a narcotic substance.

Description: Although Datura is native to Asia, it is well adapted to the climate of Central and of Eastern Europe. Grown in gardens as an ornamental plant. Has a highly developed root system. Powerful tap root white. The height of the flower reaches 120 cm. The straight stem and large leaves with unpleasant smell. The flower itself is considered poisonous.

The leaves of Datura are pointed at the end, ovoid in shape, narrowed at the petiole, dark green on the front side, lighter on the underside.

Datura has large single flowers of white, or purple, funnel shape. Flowers appear from June to September and have an unpleasant odor (especially at night). Flowers reach 12 mm in length.

The fruit is in the form of a round, erect capsule, which is covered with sharp spines up to 1 cm long. One box contains more than 500 seeds.

Black seeds matte color, slightly flattened, large.

Datura is propagated by seeds.

The sowing period is early spring, the seed ripening period is from June to October.

The common datura blooms: June - September.

Datura common: planting and care

Datura - (another name for the flower) is easily grown from seeds. In any garden store you can find seeds. Germination is almost 100%, but the first shoots appear no earlier than a month later.

Seed preparation: First, for several days, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator, or in regular cold water, this will soften the hard, dense skin that covers the seeds.

You can use zip bags. Pour some water, place the seeds and wait for them to pierce, then you can safely plant them in the ground.

Seeds are sown in the ground in mid-May. But for quick flowering, seedlings are used.

Growing seedlings: The seeds are sown in bowls, after 3 weeks, the first shoots should appear, after some time they are planted in separate containers.

The seeds are sown on the surface, lightly sprinkled with soil up to 1 cm on top. It is necessary to water abundantly through a sprayer.

After sowing, the containers are covered with a glass flask and the temperature is maintained at 20 degrees, periodically removing the flask for ventilation.

With the emergence of seedlings, the sprouts are provided with sufficiently strong diffused light and abundant watering.

To avoid diving, only one seed is planted in one pot.

Pinning: With the appearance of the first 2-3 leaves, young shoots need to be pinned. First they are taken out for 1 hour for open air, but after a few days, the time is gradually increased.

After a month, if the night temperature does not drop below +10 degrees, the seedlings can be left outside all night.

Once they reach 15-20 cm in height and the air temperature is 15-20 degrees, the seedlings are transferred to open ground and planted in 30 cm increments, but the root collar cannot be buried in the ground.

Soil: Choose nutritious, loose soil; it should conduct air and water well and be rich in organic matter.

Location: On open ground choose a sunny area without drafts and wind, otherwise the branches of the dope tree will break, bend, and the buds will fall off.

Watering: Be especially careful about watering. It should be generous, but don't overdo it. Use soft, settled water.

If the watering regime is violated, the dope will shed its leaves and buds.

Feeding: During the period of active growth (flowering), it is necessary to apply organic fertilizers: manure, compost 2 times a month.

Medicinal properties of Datura ordinary

The plant is used in pharmacology, for the preparation of herbal preparations. The content of levorotatory alkanoid - hyoscyamine, the medicine affects the smooth muscles of the bronchi, reduces pain in the respiratory tract.

Datura reduces the tone of smooth muscle organs, reduces sweating, reduces the secretion of the pancreas and salivary glands, and reduces the vagal effect on the heart.

The powder is used to prevent respiratory infections, for bronchitis, as an antispasmodic, for wound healing, in cosmetology, and for hemorrhoids.

By chemical composition, the herb contains alkaloids: gustamine, atropine, daturin. From leaves and seeds, obtained essential oil and various tannins.

The composition of tobacco products includes dope as one of the means of causing hallucinations.

Self-use is strictly prohibited; the plant is poisonous and should only be used under medical supervision.

The plant is used in folk and traditional medicine for:

  • depression,
  • nervous attacks (mental breakdowns),
  • nervous system disorders
  • rheumatism
  • whooping cough
  • bronchitis (bronchial asthma)
  • conjunctivitis
  • nymphomania
  • bradycardia
  • stomach and duodenal ulcers
  • spastic constipation
  • colitis

The essence of freshly squeezed leaves is used for manic states and triple neuralgia.

The collection of leaves is part of the preparations “Astmatin”, “Astmatol”, which are used for bronchial asthma.

The oil is used for external treatment, and is part of “Saliniment”, “Complex liniment” for neuralgia, rheumatism, inflammation of the joints and muscular rheumatism, arthritis, arthrosis.

From the collection of flowers, decoctions are prepared for epilepsy, cough, and bronchial asthma.

Datura vulgare: use in folk medicine

Alcohol tinctures, decoctions and powder are prepared on the basis of Datura vulgare.
Dried leaves are used to make powder for the treatment of cough and shortness of breath.
On the tip of a spoon (very small dose) 3 times a day, consume the powder orally.

Treatment of bronchial asthma

  • When running chronic illness, the patient needs to breathe smoke from burnt leaves.
  • 2 tbsp. spoons of crushed leaves, pour a glass of water, place on water bath for 5 minutes, then inhale the vapor through your nose for 20 minutes.

Treatment of mental illness, seizures, epilepsy

Preparation of the infusion: 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds, pour 250 ml. boiling water, cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Take 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon.

For stomach cancer, the infusion helps reduce pain.

For external use

Preparation of the decoction: per glass of water, add 1 tsp. crushed leaves, bring to a boil, let it brew for 30 minutes, then 1 teaspoon of the prepared decoction, diluted with 100 mm of water and used as a lotion for external use for arthritis, arthrosis, eye inflammation, as a rinse for toothache.

A decoction of Datura flowers is taken for epilepsy and angina pectoris.

Treatment of hemorrhoids and uterine prolapse

It is necessary to prepare a warm sitz bath. Chopped dry raw materials 1 tbsp. spoon, pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 30-40 minutes. Dilute the concentrate into 10 l hot water and take a warm sitz bath 2-3 times a day for up to 10 minutes until the water cools down.

How to get rid of unnecessary hair

Often women develop hair that is unwanted and needs to be removed. To prepare, you need 200 grams of crushed dry raw materials, pour 1 liter of boiling water, put on low heat and stir constantly until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then let the paste cool and apply a thin layer to the desired areas of the skin.

Decoction for enemas and douching

Recipe: 1 teaspoon. dry powder pour 0.5 liters. water, put on low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and let sit for 30 minutes, then strain. Use the decoction once a day for 2 weeks. But consult your doctor first.

Datura oil

The oil is prepared from the seeds of the plant. Used to get rid of unwanted hair. The oil is applied to the surface of the skin, penetrating deep into the hair follicle and destroying it. Before application, it is necessary to epilate when the pores are still open, apply to the surface, otherwise the oil will not get inside the skin.

Superficially used for radiculitis, arthritis, eczema.

Use Datura vulgaris oil internally to remove stones from the gall bladder and intestines (fecal stones). It also acts as a sedative for nervous stress and seizures.

Collection and procurement of raw materials

Datura seeds and leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

From the moment of flowering until mid-autumn, the leaves are plucked and dried in dry weather. Wet leaves after rain or with dew quickly darken. In one year you can collect up to 3 or 4 fees.

First, the lower petals are plucked. Dry in a well-ventilated area without direct contact sun rays, or use an electric dryer. The temperature during drying should not exceed 40-50 degrees. As soon as the main vein has dried out and breaks down well, the grass is collected and kept in glass jars, or tightly closed bags.

After touching the leaves, be sure to wash your hands well. Shelf life 2 years.

Seeds are collected starting in autumn from ripe fruits. Like the leaves, they are dried and placed in jars for storage.

Contraindications

Due to the toxicity of the flower, any self-medication can lead to overdose and poisoning. Some people deliberately smoke or inhale smoke from burning leaves to achieve hallucinations; this is extremely dangerous and leads to poisoning.

Symptoms of poisoning:

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Dry mouth
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Disturbance of the central nervous system
  • Coordination of movements is impaired
  • Disorientation
  • Pupils are dilated
  • Partial memory loss
  • Hyperreflexia
  • Partial paralysis

If you have any of the above symptoms, call an ambulance immediately.

It’s worth saying right away that in all sources this plant, which belongs to the Solanaceae family, is considered extremely poisonous. Before consuming Datura vulgare, you need to clearly determine the optimal dosage. It is best to purchase ready-made natural preparations in pharmacies.

For a long time, Datura common has a bad reputation due to the fact that it contains dangerous hallucinogens. As a result, the plant acquired several unpleasant nicknames, such as “stupid drunk”, “stupid potion”, “crazy grass”, “prickly apples”, etc. The Latin name of the plant is translated as “smelly weed”. This attitude towards Datura vulgare appeared due to its specific and extremely unpleasant odor. It is through him that a person’s consciousness becomes clouded.

The plant itself is very tall for herbaceous crops - 120 cm. Its root is large and strong, and has a white color. Datura stems can be either straight or branched. It is highly not recommended to touch, much less rub the leaves of Datura in your hands. After such manipulation, the flower will “stun” you with an unpleasant smell and its intoxicating effect. The same thing will happen if you are close to the white flowers of the plant, which are quite large in size.

The shape of the Datura fruit is an ovoid capsule. As protection, there are spikes on the outside of this shell. Inside one such box you can find up to 800 dope seeds. If you look at them, you can clearly see that all the seeds are black in color and relatively large in size. With their help, all representatives of Datura vulgare can reproduce. If you dare to taste this plant, it will turn out to be salty and bitter.

The flowering period of this plant begins in July and ends only in September. The fruits ripen around October. Datura is widespread almost everywhere and can easily be found as a weed crop. The main areas of distribution are the middle and southern zones of the Russian Federation, including the Caucasus. But on the territory of Ukraine and the Crimean Peninsula, the common datura also likes to settle.

By the way, this plant is very unpretentious, so it can be seen on coastline rivers and along highways. Datura will not disdain to settle near garbage dumps, along residential buildings, and simply in littered areas with poor soil.

Preparation and storage of dope

Are its leaves used to produce medicines based on Datura vulgaris? the apical part and the seeds of the plant themselves. The territories of the following countries are usually used to collect raw materials: Ukraine, Georgia and Russia, more precisely its southern part, closer to the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions of the country.

During the entire process of collecting dope, the specialist should only wear gloves. The plant can be dried immediately somewhere in the shade, not far from the place where the raw materials are collected. Then the grass is sent to the attic or to a special dryer. At the same time, you must constantly remember that the room in which the datura will dry must be constantly ventilated. Temperature during the drying process, the plant can reach up to 50 degrees, but it should not fall below 40 degrees.

Datura seeds are collected already during the period of their full ripening. After sorting the collected material, it is sent for drying. During the entire storage period, you should ensure that the finished raw materials are stored in airtight packaging, or better yet, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Although grass in the form of a harvest can be stored for up to 2 years, every year it is necessary to update the stock with newer ones. The method of disposal of unused product is incineration. After any contact with dope, even with gloves, you should immediately wash your hands thoroughly.

Use in everyday life

Datura has long been considered a witchcraft herb by the Slavic peoples. But thanks to such fame, the plant did not get along in the everyday life of ordinary people, except that various witches and healers had them in their homes, each for their own purposes. Due to its unusual, rather pleasant appearance, the common datura has recently come to be represented as ornamental plant. Avid gardeners take extreme care of Datura to ensure it continues to grow and bloom in their borders throughout the summer. To create improved conditions for the plant, flowerbed owners try to fertilize the soil. Even before transplanting the seedlings, they often add a manganese solution to protect the plant from fungal infection. Despite all of the above, the common datura performs one main role– cures numerous ailments.

Composition and medicinal properties of Datura vulgare

  1. A distinctive feature of Datura vulgare is the high content of various types of alkaloids: they, as a rule, belong to the same tropane group of these substances. They are hyoscyamine, atropine, and scopolamine.
  2. If the muscles are subject to any kind of spasm, then a medicine based on dope can quickly relieve the resulting discomfort, including its calming properties. With all this nervous system the patient will also be in a complete state of rest. And a variety of lotions from this plant can combat erysipelas of the eyes.
  3. Pharmacists have produced several medications that are actively used in the treatment of a number of diseases. For example, an anti-asthma product is sold in the form of a brown-green powder. The smell of this drug is very specific. One dose contains only half a teaspoon of the presented mixture. In order for it to bring the desired effect, it must be set on fire and inhaled into oneself. Very often, because of this, a homemade cigarette is made for convenience. But you don’t have to worry about creating it, but simply buy such cigarettes already in finished form at the pharmacy. They are called none other than Astamol.
  4. Astamatin is another mixture to which crushed dope is added. This drug, like the anti-asthma preparation, is prescribed for bronchial asthma. Astamatine can also be purchased in the form of cigarettes for convenience. The mixture, as in the first preparation, contains, in addition to dope, crushed henbane leaves and sodium nitrate.
  5. Datura oil was created to effectively combat rheumatism and neuralgia. The drug is a clear liquid with an oily base. Its color is yellow-green, and the specific smell remains in this case. The drug, as a rule, is already included in ready-made ointments of liquid consistency, produced for rubbing sore spots.
  6. The use of Datura vulgare in folk medicine

    Datura infusion for rectal prolapse (severe cough with pain, as well as convulsions)

    5 g of crushed dope leaves are diluted in 3.5 liters of boiling water and infused. Next, the infusion cools to optimal temperature so that you can take baths while sitting. The course of treatment lasts up to 12 days, and the duration of one procedure is 12 minutes.

    Datura juice to reduce increased female sexual desire (for depressive disorders and epileptic seizures, priapism)

    The daily dose for drinking juice is 1 drop for 2 tbsp. l. boiled water, at least three times a day.

    Tincture of Datura seeds for fairly frequent coughing attacks

    When used externally, this tincture is useful for mastopathy, as well as for detecting tumors in the mammary glands. First, you need to dilute the crushed seed with alcohol (70%) using a ratio of 1 to 5. The resulting contents are left for further infusion for 2 weeks. You should take the alcohol tincture no more than 4 times a day and always before meals. Each time you need to use 2 drops of tincture per one tablespoon of plain water.

    Datura infusion together with Adonis for the detection of stomach cancer

    4 g of dope seeds and a fruit capsule, as well as 4 g of adonis, are mixed together, and then the resulting mixture is poured into 200 ml. boiling water After the infusion has stood for half an hour, you can begin to use it. Daily dose – 1 tbsp. l. up to 3 times a day before meals.

    Datura powder for frequent hiccups (severe stomach pain)

    The powder should be taken orally with water. The daily dose is no more than 0.3 g per day. This powder should be consumed 3 times a day.

    However, doses in all of the above medicines ah, it’s better to choose less than what is given in many recipes traditional medicine so as not to get seriously poisoned.

    Contraindications for use

    This medicine is strictly prohibited for use if you have glaucoma.

    Appointment of Datura as medicinal product should only be performed by a doctor. Moreover, the entire course of treatment medical worker is obliged to control the entire treatment process, strictly monitoring the dosage used by the patient.

    At the first suspicion of dope poisoning, you must contact an ambulance, and also try any by known methods cause a gag reflex. The main signs of poisoning with this drug: vomiting, dry mouth, speech disorder, redness of the skin, tachycardia and hallucinations. Even researchers in the fields of botany and medicine are afraid of the unpredictability of the latter.

    After poisoning, death may occur due to paralysis of the respiratory center or serious complications in the form of swelling that occurs under the skin of the face, as well as the forearms and legs.

    In the absence of appropriate knowledge and skills in the preparation and storage of datura vulgare, you should not engage in independent production of medicines based on it. One mistake in handling this plant can also lead to fatal poisoning.