Datura stramonium
Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimsonweed, is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. While revered in traditional practices for its sedative and analgesic properties, it contains dangerous tropane alkaloids. Due to its high toxicity, it must be handled with extreme caution and professional medical guidance.
- Scientific name: Datura stramonium
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is classified under the family Solanaceae. Ultimately, Datura stramonium is identified by its specific genus, Datura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Datura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Datura stramonium, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northern Europe. In the region of Denmark, it can be found growing in various habitats. It is also documented throughout Great Britain, spreading across the landscape. The species extends its presence to Ireland, occupying suitable ecological niches. Finally, its geographical range includes the northern territories of Norway and Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Datura stramonium has 83 reported phytochemicals identified across 130 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine, tannins, Atropine.
- Total chemicals
- 83
- Scientific sources
- 130
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atropine | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| scopolamine | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| hyoscyamine | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| tannins | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Atropine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| N-acetylglucosamine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lectin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudotropine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Datura stramonium has 17 reported activities identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hallucinogenic, Analgesic, Toxic, Antiasthmatic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hallucinogenic | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Datura stramonium has 57 reported medicinal uses identified across 70 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, mydriasis.
- Total uses
- 57
- Scientific sources
- 70
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| hallucinations | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mydriasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rabies | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tachycardia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium bovis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |