AN UPDATED OVERVIEW ON ATROPA BELLADONNA L.
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Atropa belladonna L. (Family: Solanaceae; commonly known as belladonna, deadly nightshade, devil’s berries amongst others), a perennial herb (2n=72) is native of Europe, North Africa and Western Asia, possesses a long tradition as one of the classic poisons of antiquity. The species is also the source of atropine alkaloid (dl-hyoscyamine) and is important in the study of autonomic pharmacology. Considering the therapeutic uses of A. belladonna as well as its significant toxic effects (due to tropane alkaloids including scopolamine and hyoscyamine), an overview on all necessary aspects is documented to provide information for further exploration of the species for human benefits.
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Rita Paul , Animesh Datta
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