Jizzakh State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
In this article highlights of about some useful and poisonous plants of the family a piaceae L. The resinous substance in the roots of these plants, cyclotoxin, has a significant effect on the centers of excitation of the spinal cord of animals, that is, on respiration, heart rate and blood pressure. From plants of the Apiaceae L. family, especially from the root of the plant, cattle are particularly affected. We know from history that the great ancient Greek philosopher Socrates died of poisoning from this plant. From ancient times in Athens, people sentenced to death were ordered to drink poisonous drinks made from this plant.
Plant, Family Apiaceae L, Jizzakh Region
