Nerium odorum

Toxicology. Nerium odorum, cardiotoxic plant. A brief views about the plant. Treatment is not included

1. Nerium o dorum MARYAM JAMILAH BINTI ABDUL HAMID 082013100002 IMS BANGALORE

2. Learning Outcome Common names Characteristic of Nerium odorum Action of Nerium odorum Lethal dose & lethal period

3. Family & Names Folk remedies Family: Apocynaceae Scientific name: Nerium odorum C ommon names: Nerium oleander Common oleander Pink oleander, white oleander Rose laurel Kaner

4. C haracteristics Large ornamental shrub Grows up to 2-6 metres Spreading to erect branche s Leaves Narrow lanceolate (5-20 cm by 1-3.5 cm) Pairs or whorls of three Thick and leathery Dark green

5. Flowers White or pink Clusters at end of each branch Deeply 5-lobed corolla Sweetly scented

6. Fruit Long narrow capsule 5-20 cm long Split open at maturity to release numerous downy seeds

7. Action All part are poisonous particularly stem , seeds and root Active principles (cardiac glycosides): oleandrin , neriin , folinerin , rosagenin Action: Systemic: cause cardiac congestion Local: abortion

8. Lethal dose 5-15 leaves 15-20 g of root 20-36 hours Lethal period

9. Conclusion Topics covered are:- Common names Characteristic of Nerium odorum Action of Nerium odorum Lethal dose & lethal period

10. References Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology , V V Pillay , 15 th edition The Essentials of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, K.S.N. Reddy, 27 th edition