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From which part of Atropa belladonna, the drug belladonna is obtained?
From which part of Atropa belladonna, the drug belladonna is obtained?
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Atropa belladonna is commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade. It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. It is found in North America, Europe and Western Asia. It is a most important medicinal plant. The drug atropine is also derived from the plant. The chemical constituents obtained from the leaves and root form the basic ingredients used in a variety of antispasmodics are very commonly prescribed to treat intestinal diseases i.e., peptic ulcers, persistent diarrhea and an irritable colon among other disorders.
Atropa belladonna is commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade. It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae. It is found in North America, Europe and Western Asia. It is a most important medicinal plant. The drug atropine is also derived from the plant. The chemical constituents obtained from the leaves and root form the basic ingredients used in a variety of antispasmodics are very commonly prescribed to treat intestinal diseases i.e., peptic ulcers, persistent diarrhea and an irritable colon among other disorders.
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