Strychnine

Strychnine is a poisonous alkaloid found in the seeds of the plant Strychnos nux-vomica, native to eastern India. In small doses, strychnine was previously used as a tonic. Strychnine poisoning causes painful muscle spasms, reminiscent of tetanus. In this case, the back bends in an arc backwards (opisthotonus appears). Typically, strychnine poisoning ends in death due to spasm of the respiratory muscles.

Strychnine is a poisonous alkaloid that is formed in the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree, native to eastern India. In the past it was used as a tonic in small doses. However, if taken in large quantities, it can lead to poisoning and painful muscle spasms.

Strychnine causes opisthotonus - an arched bending of the back. As a result, breathing becomes difficult and the person may die from suffocation.

Strychnine is currently banned in many countries due to its high toxicity and health hazard.

Strekhnin: where from?

Plants from the nightshade family, strychnite and brucine, are contained in most seeds (from 0.5% to 2.5%). The most dangerous from a poisonous point of view are the Peruvian seeds of the cayenne chili pepper with their term "cayenne pepper", mustard seeds, fruits of the arsenic tree, shepherd's purse, belladonna, calitropa, potatoes, beet seeds, spinach, etc.

The poison is odorless and tasteless, so poisoning can last a long time. There is a risk of tissue atrophy in the respiratory organs or limbs, gradual breakdown of muscle tissue and gastrointestinal disorders. Lethal dose