Dhatura
Datura Innoxia, Datura suaveolens, Thorn apple. Toloache, Dhatura
Botanical Name : Datura Innoxia, Datura suaveolens
English Name : Thorn apple. Toloache
Hindi Name : Dhatura
Sanskrit Name : Dhatura
Description
Datura Innoxia and other similar spices are found in India and other Tropical countries including Central America.
Datura is an herb of plant family Solanaceae. This is a small shrub. The branches are purplish, pubescent and spotted with white patches. The leaves are alternate, broadly ovate-acute entire or toothed. The Flowers are axillary, solitary, peduncle and small white violet with musk like fragrance. The fruits are round and thorny.
Datura is an herb of plant family Solanaceae. This is a small shrub. The branches are purplish, pubescent and spotted with white patches. The leaves are alternate, broadly ovate-acute entire or toothed. The Flowers are axillary, solitary, peduncle and small white violet with musk like fragrance. The fruits are round and thorny.
Usage
In minute quantity, the seeds and leaves are narcotic and antispasmodic.
Obtained Chemical Compounds
All parts of the plant contain alkaloids which are toxic and may cause death if taken in large quantities. Roots, Stem, leaves, flowers and fruits are used in Ayurveda as medicinal herb.
Gujarati: Dhanturo
Marathi: Dhotra
Kannada: Biliya Madgunike
Tamil: Ummaate, Madullam
Malayalam: Ammatam
Telugu: Taila Ummate
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