5 Questions
What are some examples of narcotics often used in religious context?
Indian hemp and lysergic acid derivatives
Which plants contain alkaloids related to the neurotransmitters Noradrenalin and Serotonin?
Khat
Which fungi, when taken orally, can produce hallucinations?
Amanita, Psilocybe, Conocybe
What serious effects can some Amanita species cause in addition to promoting hallucinogenic effects?
Extreme toxicity and delayed symptoms
Why does effective treatment become difficult after ingestion of certain Amanita species?
Delayed onset of serious symptoms
Test your knowledge on non-medicinal toxic plants and their pharmacological effects. Learn about the toxic species that find little use in modern medicine but have interesting pharmacological effects.
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