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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Sarcolobus globosus


Introduction

Family: Asclepiadaceae
Malay name: Akar batu pelir kambing, kambing-kambing, akar banok, pitis-pitis
Other names: Sarcolobus

Information

This type of woody plants and climbing. It is usually found in swampy areas and river banks.

Use

Used to poison animals or stray dogs.

Poisoned

Toxic Part: Leaves, gum and seeds.
Active ingredients: Not known

Effects of Poisoning

Poison preformance of this plant acts as a barrier to the muscles and nerves causing a person can not control the co-ordination, not to move, shivering, enlarged pupils, a rapid pulse, pale, convulsions and coma.

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