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Curare

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General

What is Curare or Woorari ?

A South American arrow poison, composed of the juice of a member of the Strychnos family, and probably some animal poison.

It comes in the form of a resinous extract and is prepared by trituration.

Do we make any use of Curare ?

It has been recommended in the marked dyspnoea of emphysema, nervous debility and paralysis.