Poisons Plants

Abstract

India has rich and varied flora just like its culture. Plants are so amazing and beneficial for human being in every aspect. without plants life is not possible on earth. Plant and flowers are also used for decoration of home as ornamental, some plants are poisonous in nature. Beautiful flowers and plants may have toxic properties. Inhabitant of rural area dependent on their forms and garden for foods may have poison. Many species of toxic plants have been reported from different plant families. Mostly the poisonous parts of toxic plants have been reported to be seeds, root, root bark, fruits, stem, stem bark, tubers, bulbs and sometimes whole plant. Poisonous nature of plant may be due to the presents of Alkaloids, Glycosides, and Mineral, Oxalate, Photosensitizing compound, toxic polypeptide or amine.

Introduction

I. INTRODUCTION

The world of floral diversity is amazing. Plants are so amazing and beneficial for human being in every aspect. Without plants life is not possible on earth. Plant and flowers are also used for decoration of home as ornamental, some plants are poisonous in nature. Beautiful flowers and plants may have toxic properties. All types of native and introduced plants can be poisonous including ferns, herbaceous plants, woody shrubs, and trees. Lots of plants are poisonous or capable of causing highly allergic reactions. Symptoms of poisoning from plants can include, vomiting, stomach cramps, irregular heartbeat, burning to the mouth, lips or tongue, convulsions. Among these effects are allergic reactions, irritations, skin rashes or dermatitis, skin photosensitization, and internal poisonings.(1)

II. CLASSIFICATION OF THE POISONOUS PLANTS

A. Classification of the Poisonous Plants on the basis of Chemical Constituents

1. Alkaloids
2. Glycosides
3. Minerals
4. Oxalates
5. Photosensitizing Compounds
6. Phytotoxins (Toxalbumins
7. Polypeptides and Amines
8. Resins

B. Classification of the Poisonous Plants on the basis of their effect on body

1. Plants that are irritant
2. Cardiotoxic Plants
3. Neurotoxic Plants
4. Cerebral toxic Plants
5. Miscellaneous Poisonous Plants(2)

III. OBSERVATION

This paper listed the poisonous plants which are found in India. The poisonous plants are alphabetically Arranged along with their botanical name, common name, family, toxins and alkaloids, poisonous parts and their toxic effects have been summarized.

Toxicity: Nerium oleander has long been thought to be a Dangerous plant since a variety of mixes may cause poisoning, especially in animals, when burnt in large amounts.

Traditional uses: Anticancer, antitumor activity. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial activity Nerium extracts have been shown to stimulate the immune system (immunomodulatory effect.(4)

Conclusion

According to this study, it was concluded that many plants Around us that are used medicinally have toxicity prospects. Medicinal plants have potential benefits for the treatment of Certain diseases and at the same time, they may cause toxicity.

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