Cantharidin (Cantharidin)

Cantharidin is an active element found in cantharides or Spanish fly (dried Spanish fly Lytta vesicatoria). As a toxic and irritating chemical, cantharidin causes blistering of the skin; it was previously used in veterinary practice as a protracting and vesicant. Ingestion of cantharidin causes nausea, vomiting and inflammation of the urinary tract; In addition, this remedy stimulates sexual desire. However, cantharidin is very dangerous and can cause death in humans.

Cantharidin is an active alkaloid element found in cantharides, also known as Spanish fly or Spanish fly agaric. This substance is toxic and irritates the skin, causing blisters. However, its use in veterinary medicine has been limited due to its high toxicity and risk to animal health.

If cantharidin enters the human body, it can cause nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the urinary tract, and also stimulate libido in men and women. Additionally, cantharidin can be fatal to people who are immunocompromised or have kidney or liver disease.

Despite this, cantharidin continues to be used in some countries where it is used as a vesicant or aphrodisiac. However, it should be remembered that this substance is hazardous to health and should only be used under medical supervision.

Cantharidinaceae (belladonna): A toxic plant in the nightshade family, it is a perennial climbing plant with a woody, woody stem and round, scented berries. The plant contains alkaloids of the coniine group. Among the cantharine alkaloids, cantamarine is the most poisonous. Hallucinogenic substance - canatotoxin. The main part of the alkaloids is removed during drying. The fruits are used to make capsules for smoking pipes and snuff powders. Juice from fresh unripe seeds is added to toothpaste as an astringent and disinfectant. In ancient times, it was used in medicine as an emetic, aphrodisiac (sexual stimulant) and analgesic. Cantara apples (Gum Arabic), or gu-a (gum-quercit) are sweet and eaten as a delicacy. Known in Central and South Asia, Africa and few in the Caucasus. They have been known in Europe since ancient times. Cantara trees appear in many legends and myths, hence they are often believed and used...