Atropine is obtained from where?
Correct answer: Deadly nightshade
RudyLinke
in the military we were trained on atropine pens as an antidote to nerve agents.
Player #8494930
It was used to help alcoholics detox at one time and was known as the Belladonna treatment.
Player #3817778
Great info. So much to learn regarding the source of some drugs we use today.
Ironstine
Player Cosmo Chic, roundup is a herbicide not an insecticide ..the insecticides that atropine blocks are nerve agents ..
largepegasus452
Navy Chem Suits each come equipped with 3 atropine injectors
Stephanie.S.
MC Merci, I've had atropine drops in my eyes for examination of them. As you say, it widens the pupils. It must have been a very tiny amount in my case because although it caused me to be unable to focus, it only lasted a few hours. The effect was certainly gone by the next day.
MC Merci
I was given atropine drops for a severe case of iritis. The medication is so strong that the pupil stays dilated for 2 weeks after stopping use.
Callie Rose
Donna, Belladonna was also used for cosmetic reasons to dilate women's eyes to give them a wide eye innocent look.
Player #96890951
Player #3817778, would I be right saying that the Humble Spud (potato) + Tomato, Aubergine & Bell - Peppers ▪︎▪︎ are of the SAME family ??
PensivePhoenix21
Great info! also, perfectly demonstrated in The Rock by Nic Cage :) and with the acting chops of Sean Connery to boot! Great film
Killer
Ironstine, Parkinson's too..agent orange is in the same family of toxic exfoliates.
Player #21099016
It was used in conjunction with Xylazine as a pre med in cats.
Goblin
I literally just learned this yesterday! I was reading just one of many Amy Stewart's books:. Wicked Plants.
If you love the natural world, I highly recommend her work.
sillybee
I understood that brugmansia sanguinea (new botanical assignment) member of the solenacea family together with nightshade was the source of both atropine and scopolomine.
Donna
Player #8494930, Belladonna has been used for centuries for medical purposes
Ironstine
Player Cosmo Chic, and the only known risk from roundup is a long term risk of cancer .. maybe ... according to courts but not scientific bodies. . the scientists may win on appeal
ChewyGazelle68623
RudyLinke. had not known this!!