7Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica)

Native to India and Southeast Asia, the Strychnine Tree is infamous for its toxic seeds, which contain strychnine. This powerful poison affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle spasms and respiratory failure.
Historically, it has been used as a poison for both humans and animals. Interestingly, the tree’s bark and seeds have also been used in traditional medicine, but handling it requires extreme caution.

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