Strychnine Alkaloid

The poisonous alkaloid strychnine is obtained from the seeds of three trees that grow in India, southern Asia, northern Australia, and Hawaii: Strychnos nux vomica, Strychnos ignatii (S. sancta Ingnatius), and Strychnos tiente (Upas tree). It was frequently utilised as an adulterant in various illegal (street) medications and in poison (toxic) baits intended to kill mice and other mammals. Strychnine exposure can be lethal. It tastes nasty and has no smell.

Most commonly, strychnine is used as a pesticide, especially to kill rats. The law restricts its use. In theory, strychnine might be employed as a military toxin or terrorist agent due to its extreme toxicity and ability to be quickly absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.

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