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TOXIC EFFECTS OF PLANTS AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH NATURAL APPROACHES
Dr. Nitin P. Shende*, Dr. Vaishali R. Hajare and Dr. Shailendra Krushnarao Pund
ABSTRACT
Toxins are produced by many natural and synthetic substances; wide variety of plants also produces toxins. Phytotoxins exerts their effects in special conditions including false identification of herbs and overdosing of natural plants. Some plants or herbs produce potent toxins that will significantly damage physiological functioning at cellular level. Plant toxins enter into the body through inhalation, direct contact and ingestion, etc. They contain chemicals such as alkaloids, tannins and steroids, etc. which may exerts some toxic events inside the body. These compounds targets receptors, enzymes and genetic material within cells thereby causing tissues damage. Natural toxins mainly present in various parts of plants including vegetables, fruits and seeds, etc. These toxins, often secondary metabolites, produced in plants through various biosynthetic procedures. Ayurveda suggested various approaches to combat against the natural toxins. This review presents information on plant toxins and their management through ancient approaches.
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