The most useful poisons Bashny.Net

Poisons, both vegetable and animal origin, can not only bring harm, but good. Some poisons have been known since ancient times, while others are still being studied in laboratories. Poisons of plant origin are those poisons that are accumulated directly in the plants. It should be noted that they can accumulate in the whole plant and its individual parts. Such poisons have long been used by mankind for medical purposes.

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The poison digitalis. This plant contains a deadly, steroid glycosides. In the Foxglove poison is contained in roots, in leaves and in seeds. Widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. On the basis of the poison from this plant produce the drug digitalin. It enhances cardiac contractility.

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Hemlock. This poison is one of the most famous in the world. Of this plant secrete a toxic alkaloid called Konin. The structure of this alkaloid similar to nicotine. For any living organism this neurotoxin is very dangerous since he can easily disrupt the Central nervous system. In medicine it is used for the manufacture of antispasmodic and sedative.

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The poison of Aconite. Since the middle of last century, the poison of this plant had a wide use in medicine. Today it is used to manufacture drugs for such diseases as laryngitis, colds, asthma, pneumonia, sore throat.

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Poison fungi ergot. When ingested, the poison of this plant causes poisoning called ergotism. This poisoning not only causes convulsions and loss of consciousness may even result in death. However, scientists have learned to apply it in medicine. On the basis of this venom produced drugs that can treat migraine and headache.

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The poison belladonna. Plants such as Mandrake, belladonna, Datura, and some others, belong to the family Solanaceae. All of them are poisonous. From the poison of these plants receive atropine, known in medicine. With the substances doctors successfully compete with a slower heart rate and asystole.. Atropine is able to treat and other ailments. For example, it is prescribed to combat excess sweating.

Poisons of animal origin.Such poisons used by animals to kill or paralyze the enemy or the victim. Produce these poisons animals such as snakes, insects, fish, molluscs, some species of lizards, spiders and toads. Poisons of animal origin widely used in medicine. With their help, made a lot of the drugs.

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The venom of the Chilean rose tarantula. This spider is very dangerous because the poison is strong. Biophysics successfully withdrew from the venom of the Chilean pink tarantula proteins, which prevent death from a heart attack, and also reduce the risk of fibrillation.

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The venom of the yellow Scorpion. This poison is used in the fight against cancer. A group of scientists from Cambridge have identified from the venom of the Israeli Scorpion protein, which is subsequently used to create a poison of natural origin. Protein from the venom of a Scorpion when it finds cancer cells, enters them into communication and connects with radioactive iodine. It contributes to the destruction of cancer cells.

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The venom of cone snails. These sea creatures – predators that, highlighting your poison, immobilize the victim. When you bite vpryskivat cone snail neurotoxins. It should be noted that even a simple touch to them very painful. With the help of their venom produced pain relievers. Even the venom could replace morphine.

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Poison mikasinovic Copperhead. The most valuable raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry is snake venom. In the venom of this snake contains a protein called Contortrostatin. Protein very successfully fighting cancer cells. Focus attention on the fact that Contortrostatin is not officially accepted in Oncology, however, active research in laboratories continues.

Long been known that snake venom is of great benefit to man. It's no wonder the emblem with a serpent – symbol of medicine. Snake venom is added to ointments for the treatment of sciatica and joints. Often the poison used in cosmetics. Is able to treat not only asthma, but also cardiovascular disease.

 

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