Tag: Jimsonweed

Datura, also known as jimsonweed or devil's trumpet, is a plant containing potent and highly toxic anticholinergic alkaloids like atropine and scopolamine. Overdose can lead to a range of severe symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, with the specific antidote for severe anticholinergic effects being physostigmine. However, the approach to managing Datura poisoning is comprehensive and depends heavily on the severity of the patient's condition.

Certain plants contain potent anticholinergic alkaloids, with a study in Taiwan showing that over a third of plant poisonings resulted from anticholinergic plants [1.2.8]. Understanding **what herbs are anticholinergic** is crucial for safety and awareness of their powerful effects on the body.