Curare: From Amazonian Darts to Modern Medicine ( Part 2 )
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Описание:
The plant species commonly associated with producing curare toxins include several genera within the Menispermaceae family, particularly Chondrodendron species.
Chondrodendron tomentosum
Description:
Family: Menispermaceae
Common Names: Curare vine, Chondrodendron
Habitat: Found in tropical rainforests of South America, including regions of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
Appearance: A woody vine that climbs trees, Chondrodendron tomentosum has heart-shaped leaves and produces small yellowish flowers.
Toxicity and Use:
Toxins: The vine contains alkaloids such as d-tubocurarine, which is the active ingredient responsible for the paralyzing effect used in hunting.
Preparation: Indigenous tribes used specific methods to extract and prepare curare from the plant, often involving boiling and concentrating the toxins.
Application: The toxin was traditionally used on arrow or dart tips for hunting purposes. When the poisoned dart hit an animal, the curare would paralyze the muscles, leading to immobilization and easier capture.
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