duboisia Synonyms
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duboisia Meaning
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duboisia (n.)
Same as Duboisine.
duboisia Sentence Examples
- Duboisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to Australia.
- Duboisia species are commonly known as corkwoods or pituri.
- Duboisia plants are shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and white or cream-colored flowers.
- The leaves of Duboisia species contain alkaloids, including nicotine and hyoscyamine, which are toxic in large doses.
- Indigenous Australians have traditionally used Duboisia leaves as a stimulant and as a medicine for a variety of ailments.
- Duboisia Poisoning has been reported in domestic and wild animals, typically after the ingestion of large amounts of foliage.
- In high doses, Duboisia alkaloids can cause delirium, hallucinations, and death.
- There is no known antidote for Duboisia poisoning, and treatment is supportive.
- Duboisia species are sometimes cultivated as ornamental plants, but care should be taken to keep them out of reach of children and animals.
- The leaves of Duboisia species have been used in traditional medicine for a variety of purposes, including as a pain reliever, a sedative, and an anti-inflammatory.
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Same as Duboisine.
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Duboisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to Australia.
Duboisia species are commonly known as corkwoods or pituri.
Duboisia plants are shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and white or cream-colored flowers.
The leaves of Duboisia species contain alkaloids, including nicotine and hyoscyamine, which are toxic in large doses.
