datura

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In fact two active chemicals in datura are available in modern medicine, one is just Dramamine and the other is in a shot for soldiers to counter VX gas and other nuero toxins.

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  1. noun Any of several plants of the genus Datura, having trumpet-shaped flowers up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) long and usually prickly fruits. The leaves and seeds yield alkaloids with narcotic properties. Also called thorn apple.

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  • However, the use of the mind-altering, hallucinogenic drug from the datura plant is what adds the touch of extraordinariness to the case. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • The fragrance notes include bergamot, mandarin, magnolia, ice accord, nutmeg, freesia, datura, white pepper, lime tree wood, cedar and musk. —  Now Smell This
  • The Indians new very well that datura was for the shaman / sorcerer alone. —  www.the-daily-record.com's Homepage Articles
  • In fact two active chemicals in datura are available in modern medicine, one is just Dramamine and the other is in a shot for soldiers to counter VX gas and other nuero toxins. —  www.the-daily-record.com's Homepage Articles
  • I bored the Butcher on Wednesday night with all my talk of the various kinds of moonflower and discovering that Beth had given us datura and what should be a minor plot point on CSI last night? —  Tiny Cat Pants
 

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  1. New Latin Datura, genus name, from Hindi dhatūrā, from Sanskrit dhattūrāḥ, thorn apple.
 

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