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what is an ERGOT?
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a FUNGUS containing alkaloids that affects rye
- hallucinations, gangrene, miscarriage
importance: drug ERGOTAMINE !!
used for Migrane, to induce childbirth and control post-partum hemorrage
recreational drug --LSD !!
"witch histeria" in 1692 |
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| what root crops are related to plants with hallucinogenic fruits or seeds? |
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what is an ALKALOID?
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naturally occuring NITROGEN containing organic compounds
- COCAINE: stimulant -- coca plant
- HEROIN, Codeine, Morphine: depressant -- Opium poppy
- Atropine, Scopolamine, Hyoscyamine: Hallucinogen. Solanaeceae family.
- Nicotine: tabacco plant. Solanaeceae family.
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what is IN CocaCola?
where does the caffeeine come from ? |
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there hasnt been cocaine in CocaCola since 1903
ingredients: extract seeds from the Kola tree, carbonated water, caramel,extract from coca leaves, suggar, vanilla and lime juice
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what are four plant sources of Caffeine?
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Coffe plant - drink as coffee
Tea plant - drink as tea
Cacao tree - drink or sweet. Chocolate
Kola tree - drink. CocaCola
Effects: HR,BP,stimulate respiration,constrict blood vessels. .... mimics Adrenaline
=appetite supressant,pain relief, asthma treatment. reduces PD and DiabetesTII
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