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Which of the following is the principal alkaloid obtained from seeds of nux vomica?

A
Cerebrin
B
Strychnine
C
Hyoscyamine
D
Hyoscine
High-Yield Explanation
Strychnine (kuchila) is a powerful alkaloid obtained from the seeds of strychnos nux vomica. The seeds contain two principal alkaloids; strychnine and brucine. The seeds also contain a glucoside, loganin. Strychnine is 10 to 20 times more poisonous than brucine. Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 545.

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