What is obtained from the plant Erythroxylum coca and mention its effects on human body

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- Coca alkaloids or cocaine is obtained from the coca plant a native to South America.

It is obtained from dry leaves and branches of coca plants.

$\Rightarrow$ It interferes with the transport of the neuro-transmitter dopamine.

- Cocaine commonly called coke or crack is usually snorted.

It has potent stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy.

$-$ Excessive dosage of cocaine causes hallucinations, sleeplessness and obstructs hunger.

- Atropa belladonna and Datura plants also cause

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