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.
Authors and Affiliations
Rita Paul , Animesh Datta
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP140254
- DOI -
- Views 101
- Downloads 0
ANTIDIARRHOEL ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF VERNONIA CINEREA (L.) LESS ON FEMALE ALBINO RATS
The present study was conducted with the objectives of investigating antidiarrhoel activity of Vernonia cinerea whole plant (Family-Compositae), collected from tarai region of Uttarakhand. The plant extracts were obtaine...
ROLE OF HERBS IN PREVENTING CANCER
Worldwide research is being done to seek out effective treatments for cancer by the compounds present naturally in plants. These secondary compounds help to inhibit or to kill the carcinogenic cells and helps to relieve...
ETHNOBOTANY, PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BLUME.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, popularly known as cinnamon or ceylon cinnamon refers to the tropical evergreen tree as well as the bark that is extracted from the plant. Cinnamon are recognized for its sweet flavour and aroma an...
PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF PARACALYX SCARIOSA (ROXB.) ALI AGAINST ETHANOL INDUCED HEPATIC TOXICITY IN BRL 3A CELL LINES
Paracalyx scariosa (Roxb.) Ali. is a woody twiners belongs to the family Fabaceae. The use of plant has been mentioned in folk medicine to treat liver disorders. The review has been reported the presence of flavonoids li...
PHYTO SOMES: A NOVEL PHYTO-PHOSPHOLIPID CARRIERS FOR HERBAL DRUG DELIVERY
Advanced biochemical and pre-clinical studies have proved the potential of plant flavonoids, polyphenolics and other hydrophilic natural compounds for the treatment of skin disorders, different types of carcinoma, anti-a...