Pharmacognosy lecture on 21-03-2021|Gastro Enteric Irritant Plants|Drug Store Tech Diploma in Pak

III) Gastro Enteric Irritant Plants
A) Plant name

B) Aseculus indica
Household
Hippocastanaceae
Environment
Kasmir, Ziarat, Quetta,
Muree Swat.
Aseculus indica

Toxicology

This plant consist of numerous chemical compounds from which saponin
( glycoride) is a harmful to our GIT.

Signs
● Swelling of stomach mucosa
● Peptic ulcer
● Duodenal ulcer
● Swelling eye. (Conjunctivitis)
● Throwing Up
● Fever
● Headache
● Sever sneezing
( B) Plant name
Podophyllum emodi
Household
Berberidiaceae
Environment

Kashmir, muree, swat and Gilgit. Podophyllum emodi

Toxicology
Podophyllum emodi include lots of resinous substances amongst them
podophyllin is the most harmful

Signs
● Stomach or epigastric discomfort
● Consistent emesis
● Headache
● Dermatitis
● Fever
● Diarrhea
● Swelling of eye
( C) Plant name
Abrus pectorius
Household
Leguminosae

Environment
Sindh, and Kashmir.it discovered at 3000 __5000 elevation.
Toxicology

The harmful compound of abrus pectorious is abrin.
Signs

● Even percentage of intake of seeds can trigger heart attack specifically
in kids
. ● Serious gastroenteritis
● Queasiness
● Throwing Up
● Trembling of hands
● Muscular weak point.

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