Every part of the Datura stramonium plant is toxic, especially the seeds. Ingestion can be fatal and cause severe poisoning, including hallucinations, confusion, coma, and death. DO NOT attempt to ingest or use this plant internally.
💔 THE FORBIDDEN SECRET: Miracle Herb or Fatal Danger?
The plant pictured, Datura Stramonium (or Jimson Weed), carries one of nature’s most extreme paradoxes: it has a rich history in traditional medicine for its analgesic and antispasmodic properties, yet it is classified as a highly dangerous poison. The risks associated with this plant are so severe that they dominate its therapeutic potential in modern medicine.
This herb contains concentrated tropane alkaloids (Atropine, Hyoscyamine, and Scopolamine). These are potent psychoactive compounds that can disturb the central nervous system even in small doses.
The Historical & Medicinal Use (With Extreme Caution):
Historically, the plant has been used topically or through precise, controlled extracts for:
- Analgesic & Muscle Relaxant: To relieve muscular or joint pains, gout, and sciatica.
- Respiratory Soother: A leaf extract was traditionally taken orally to treat asthma and bronchitis due to its antispasmodic effect on airways.
- Topical Healing: Stripped bark or latex was applied externally to heal wounds, burns, and ulcers.
Symptoms of Severe Toxicity (Anticholinergic Syndrome):
Poisoning symptoms can begin within 30–60 minutes of ingestion and include:
- Dryness of the mouth, skin, and lips.
- Pupil dilation (impaired vision).
- Tachycardia (fast heartbeat).
- Confusion, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior.
- Urinary retention and difficulty breathing.
- Convulsions, coma, and death in very severe cases.
🛑 NON-NEGOTIABLE SAFETY WARNINGS
Lethal Dose: For adults, a lethal dose can range from 15 to 100 grams of the leaf or 15 to 25 grams of the seeds. Seeds contain the highest concentration of alkaloids.
DO NOT attempt to use this plant in any home remedy. If ingestion is suspected, seek emergency medical help immediately.
