The drug belladonna is obtained from

Question

The drug belladonna is obtained from (A) Atropa (B) Opium (C) Rauwolffia (D) Solanum

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Atropa belladonna belongs to family Solanaceae. All parts of this plant contains alkaloids which are collectively called as belladonna. These act as stimulants to the sympathetic nervous system and are used in whooping cough and asthma.

Q. The drug belladonna is obtained from

Atropa

Opium

Rauwolffia

Solanum

Atropa belladonna belongs to family Solanaceae. All parts of this plant contains alkaloids which are collectively called as belladonna. These act as stimulants to the sympathetic nervous system and are used in whooping cough and asthma.