Family Name: Salanaceae
Botanical Name(s): Datura Stramonium
Popular Name(s): Datura, Jimson Weed, Stink weed, Mad Apple, Thorn Apple Stramonium, Apple Thorn, Dhatura Tatula, Datura Seeds
Parts Used: Seeds, Flowers, Leaves
Habitat: Common in Northwestern Himalayas and foot hills on dry slopes up to 1800 m altitude.
Description: Datura Stramonium is 30 to 150 cm tall with erect, forking and purple stems. The leaves are large, 7 to 20 cm long and have irregular teeth a la oaks. The flowers are one of the most distinctive characteristics of Datura stramonium. The flowers of Datura Stramonium open and close, at irregular intervals, during the evening.
Uses: Helps in relieving the spasm of the Bronchitis in Asthma. It is used in treatment of Parkinsonism and Hemorrhoids. Leaves applied after roasting are useful in relieving pain.