{"id":876083,"date":"2026-08-29T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/876083\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T18:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:00:28","slug":"datura-health-uses-can-this-toxic-plant-have-medicinal-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/876083\/","title":{"rendered":"Datura Health Uses: Can This Toxic Plant Have Medicinal Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Karnataka has stopped the online sale of Datura fruits and seeds, calling them highly toxic for human consumption. The move has also sparked concern in areas where Datura is traditionally used in Ayurveda, raising questions about its safe and appropriate use.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed flscrnimg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-Experts-Say-About-Datura-2026-08-e115bd5b957466a3e8b6f979d61c4322.jpg\" alt=\"Vaidya Vasudev Mukhiya, who has worked with medicinal herbs for nearly 20 years, and Ayurvedacharya Bhuvanesh Pandey, with around 40 years of Ayurvedic experience, explain Datura\u2019s poisonous nature and traditional medicinal significance.\" title=\"Vaidya Vasudev Mukhiya, who has worked with medicinal herbs for nearly 20 years, and Ayurvedacharya Bhuvanesh Pandey, with around 40 years of Ayurvedic experience, explain Datura\u2019s poisonous nature and traditional medicinal significance.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vaidya Vasudev Mukhiya, who has worked with medicinal herbs for nearly 20 years, and Ayurvedacharya Bhuvanesh Pandey, with around 40 years of Ayurvedic experience, explains Datura\u2019s poisonous nature and traditional medicinal significance. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Why-Online-Sale-Was-Stopped-2026-08-2b57790218d0269cc76180b915001003.jpg\" alt=\"Datura contains potent compounds including atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine. Exposure can lead to hallucinations, memory problems, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth and other severe effects, making accidental consumption particularly dangerous.\" title=\"Datura contains potent compounds including atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine. Exposure can lead to hallucinations, memory problems, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth and other severe effects, making accidental consumption particularly dangerous.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Datura contains potent compounds including atropine, scopolamine and hyoscyamine. Exposure can lead to hallucinations, memory problems, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth and other severe effects, making accidental consumption particularly dangerous. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toxic-Compounds-in-Datura-2026-08-019397732f697c8a3f51b5d96e198b7e.jpg\" alt=\"Datura is a poisonous plant, and experts warn that every part of it can be toxic, including its fruits, seeds, flowers and leaves. Accidental ingestion can cause serious poisoning and potentially life-threatening complications.\" title=\"Datura is a poisonous plant, and experts warn that every part of it can be toxic, including its fruits, seeds, flowers and leaves. Accidental ingestion can cause serious poisoning and potentially life-threatening complications.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Datura is a poisonous plant, and experts warn that every part of it can be toxic, including its fruits, seeds, flowers and leaves. Accidental ingestion can cause serious poisoning and potentially life-threatening complications. (Image: File Photo)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Datura-Is-Highly-Toxic-2026-08-07a10bc8c175fa7396122b79a774b6ea.jpg\" alt=\"Karnataka\u2019s Food Safety and Drugs Administration has acted against online listings of Datura fruits and seeds on platforms including Amazon, Swiggy and Instamart. Food licences linked to such sales have reportedly been suspended until further orders.\" title=\"Karnataka\u2019s Food Safety and Drugs Administration has acted against online listings of Datura fruits and seeds on platforms including Amazon, Swiggy and Instamart. Food licences linked to such sales have reportedly been suspended until further orders.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Karnataka\u2019s Food Safety and Drugs Administration has acted against online listings of Datura fruits and seeds on platforms including Amazon, Swiggy and Instamart. Food licences linked to such sales have reportedly been suspended until further orders. (Image: File Photo)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daturas-Traditional-Ayurvedic-Use-2026-08-04bb282523af44478901c7b4e9d7ced3.jpg\" alt=\"Despite its toxicity, Datura has a history of traditional medicinal use. Ayurvedic practitioners stress that it must not be consumed directly and that any therapeutic application requires proper processing and expert supervision.\" title=\"Despite its toxicity, Datura has a history of traditional medicinal use. Ayurvedic practitioners stress that it must not be consumed directly and that any therapeutic application requires proper processing and expert supervision.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Despite its toxicity, Datura has a history of traditional medicinal use. Ayurvedic practitioners stress that it must not be consumed directly and that any therapeutic application requires proper processing and expert supervision. (Image: Pexels)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Conditions-Traditionally-Linked-to-Its-Use-2026-08-1a5525fb05d81b44f9f90442e93dfc93.jpg\" alt=\"According to the experts cited, traditionally prepared Datura-based formulations have been associated with conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, ear pain, swelling or heaviness in the legs and body aches during winter.\" title=\"According to the experts cited, traditionally prepared Datura-based formulations have been associated with conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, ear pain, swelling or heaviness in the legs and body aches during winter.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>According to the expert, traditionally prepared Datura-based formulations have been associated with conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, ear pain, swelling or heaviness in the legs and body aches during winter. (Image: Pexels)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Why-Home-Remedies-Can-Be-Risky-2026-08-f875f29e361f9c6e345bd5449cd53f1f.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Datura should never be treated like an ordinary herbal ingredient. Its poisonous compounds can cause serious reactions, and using homemade preparations without qualified supervision may create significant health risks. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Expert-Advice-Do-Not-Consume-Datura-2026-08-a318f0acc64bc02ad1a7f1f55373bb30.jpg\" alt=\"The experts emphasise that Datura should never be eaten directly. Any medicinal use should only be considered under qualified Ayurvedic or medical guidance. Online availability does not make a poisonous plant safe for consumption.\" title=\"The experts emphasise that Datura should never be eaten directly. Any medicinal use should only be considered under qualified Ayurvedic or medical guidance. Online availability does not make a poisonous plant safe for consumption.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The expert emphasises that Datura should never be eaten directly. Any medicinal use should only be considered under qualified Ayurvedic or medical guidance. Online availability does not make a poisonous plant safe for consumption. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Datura-2026-08-d9292ee99453dad673a2ff8e04625dcf.jpg\" alt=\"Disclaimer: Datura is highly toxic and should never be consumed or used as a home remedy without expert supervision. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.\" title=\"Disclaimer: Datura is highly toxic and should never be consumed or used as a home remedy without expert supervision. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.\" class=\"jsx-ee45b9e282ee79ed lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer:\u00a0This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. 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