BLAW 231 Chapter : Business Law Chapter 2
15 Mar 2019
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Atropine comes from plants such as atropa belladonna, egyptian henbane, thorn apple, and scopolia. Its chief use is in ophthalmology, in which it is applied to the eye to dilate the pupil in the examination of the retina or to break up or prevent adhesions between the lens and the iris. It gives symptomatic relief from hay fever and head colds by drying up nasal and lachrymal secretions. Atropine also is used as an antidote for poisoning with organophosphate nerve toxins, including tabun and sarin. Also it is prescribed in certain types of bowel distress and is used in the treatment of childhood bedwetting. Funtional groups present are acyl, amine, and ester. Caffeic acid is found in all plants because it is a key component of the formation of lignin, which is part of plant cell wall structure. Plants that are high in caffeic acid include coconut oil, argan oil, soybeans, and mango butter.
