Introduction
It belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is cultivated all over India
It has two varieties based on color of flower
- Plumbago zeylanica (श्वेत चित्रक- white)
- Plumbago indica ( रक्त चित्रक- red)
Active principles
Plumbagin
Signs and Symptoms
- Burning sensations in throat, stomach and entire body
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- Arrhythmia
- Difficulty in micturition
- If it is taken in pregnancy, abortion in 3 -6 hrs
Fatal dose
Uncertain
Fatal perod
Uncertain
Management/ Treatment
Symptomatic treatment
Post-mortem Appearance
- Inflammation in intestines
- pupils dilated, froath in mouth
- Gastro intestinal tract becomes swollen
Medico-legal Importance
- Generally it is not used in homicidal and suicidal purpose
- Mainly for Abortifacient
- Cattle poisoning
