Authors : Bhumika Dange; Nandini; Vaishali Thakre; Sonali Bagmare; Jyoti Soni; Sarvar Jahan

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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Abstract : India has a very high rate of poisoning, creating a significant public health crisis with considerable illness and death. The nature of plant poisoning varies from region to region, but some plants are found almost everywhere. Among these, Yellow Oleander, Datura, and Calotropis are common examples. These plants can be found in nearly all parts of India. Datura is a wild shrub that grows along roadsides and in the countryside. Oleander is a garden plant often seen in many homes. Calotropis is also prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, and all parts of this plant are toxic. Poisoning from these plants is not uncommon and may occur due to accidental exposure or intentional ingestion of their toxic parts.

Keywords : Datura, Oleander, Calotropis, Plant Poisoning, Forensic Toxicology.

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