PAS_1 |
The seeds of Datura are analgesic, anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory and as such, they are used in the treatment of stomach and intestinal pain that results from worm infestation, toothache, and fever from inflammation. The juice of its fruit is applied to the scalp, to treat dandruff and falling hair. [Soni P, Siddiqui AA, Dwivedi J, Soni V. Pharmacological properties of Datura stramonium L. as a potential medicinal tree: an overview. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2012;2(12):1002-1008. doi:10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60014-3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621465/#:~:text=The%20seeds%20of%20Datura%20are,treat%20dandruff%20and%20falling%20hair. |
PAS_2 |
The troublesome weed, D. stramonium is a plant with both poisonous and medicinal properties and has been proven to have great pharmacological potential with a great utility and usage in folklore medicine. D. stromonium has been scientifically proven to contain alkaloids, tannins, carbohydrates and proteins. This plant has contributed various pharmacological actions in the scientific field of Indian systems of medicines like analgesic and antiasthmatic activities. [Soni, Priyanka & Siddiqui, Anees & Dwivedi, Jaya & Soni, Vishal & Sahu, Dr. Ram. (2012). Pharmacological properties of Datura stramonium L. as a potential medicinal tree: An overview. Asian Pacific journal of tropical biomedicine. 2. 1002-1008. 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60014-3.] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236207953_Pharmacological_properties_of_Datura_stramonium_L_as_a_potential_medicinal_tree_An_overview |
Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,GJ-7) |
Other Community Practices |
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Practice ID |
DTP0010000000677 |
Reference |
HBN database |
Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1792 |
State |
Gujarat |
PIN Code |
364140 |