Physochlaina praealta Health Dictionary

Miers.

Family: Solanaceae.

Habitat: Lahul valley (Punjab), Ladakh, North Kashmir. Western Tibbet at altitudes of3,300-4,600 m.

Folk: Daturaa (Ladakh), Laangtaan; Sholar, Bajarbang (Punjab).

Action: Leaves—poisonous and narcotic.

The roots of the plant contain 0.64% alkaloids (calculated as hyoscyamine). The plant constitutes an excellent source of atropine.