Pharmacology of a Tranquillizing Principle in Paspalum scrobiculatum Grain

Paspalum scrobiculatum Linn. (Fam. Gramineae ; name in Marathi language, harik ) is cultivated in various parts of India for the grain, which forms the staple diet of the poor rural population. One variety of this plant yields a toxic crop after a favourable rainfall. The toxin is believed to reside...

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Published in:Nature (London) 1959-06, Vol.183 (4677), p.1735-1736
Main Authors: BHIDE, N. K, AIMEN, R. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agaricales
Edible Grain
Humanities and Social Sciences
Hypnotics and Sedatives
letter
multidisciplinary
Old Medline
Paspalum
Plants
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Tranquilizing Agents
Vegetables
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Summary:Paspalum scrobiculatum Linn. (Fam. Gramineae ; name in Marathi language, harik ) is cultivated in various parts of India for the grain, which forms the staple diet of the poor rural population. One variety of this plant yields a toxic crop after a favourable rainfall. The toxin is believed to reside in the husk of the grain. The grain of such a crop is detoxified before use by a special process.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/1831735b0