Cerbera odollam - Wikipedia
Cerbera odollam is a tree species in the family Apocynaceae commonly known as the suicide tree or pong-pong. [1] It bears a fruit known as othalanga whose seeds yield a potent poison called cerberin that has been used for trials by ordeal, [2] suicide, and poisonings. [3]
Cerbera Odollam Tree Poisoning: What to Do and How to ... - WebMD
2024年8月18日 · Cerbera odollam is more commonly known as the “suicide tree” due to its extreme toxicity. It’s a particularly prevalent cause of death in India, being involved in over 500 deaths in the span...
Cerbera odollam: a ‘suicide tree’ and cause of death in the ...
2004年12月1日 · Cerbera odollam is a tree belonging to the poisonous Apocynaceae family, which includes the yellow and common oleanders. The seeds are excessively toxic, containing cerberin as the main active cardenolide.
Bintaro (Cerbera odollam and Cerbera manghas): an overview of ...
Bintaro is a tropical mangrove plant often used as a shade tree found in Asia, Australia, Madagascar, and the Islands of the Western Pacific Ocean. The word Bintaro is also often pinned to its closest relative species, the Cerbera odollam. Flower color is one of the distinguishing features between these two species.
The Suicide Tree - Evergreen State College
Cerbera odollam has more than earned its right to be called the “Suicide Tree” with its death toll surpassing shark attacks, and rivaling car accidents. No other tree can claim that kind of impact on human lives.
Decoding the terrible toxicity of the 'suicide tree': The ...
2021年11月16日 · Cerbera odollam seeds contain a potent toxin called cerberin, which causes cardiac arrest. Cerberin is the main active cardenolide, which has the ability to disrupt the function of the heart muscle, leading to an irregular heartbeat, which …
Cerbera odollam toxicity: A review - Mayo Clinic
Cerbera odollam is a plant species of the Apocynaceae family. It is often dubbed the ‘suicide tree’ due to its strong cardiotoxic effects, which make it a suitable means to attempt suicide. The plant grows in wet areas in South India, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia; and its common names include Pong-Pong and Othalanga.