Three chemicals, hyoscyamine, atropine, and scopolamine, give Datura its intoxicating and medicinal properties.
Hyoscyamine is a treatment for ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis, as well as other stomach troubles. Hyoscyamine can make you sleepy, cause headaches, or blur your vision, to name a few of the side effects.
Atropine is a medication for digestive ailments, Parkinson’s disease, and heart problems, among others. Side effects may include but are not limited to headaches, nausea, difficulty in urination, and fever.
Scopolamine, in the form of a prescription patch, is used to help with motion sickness. The side effects of scopolamine are similar to atropine and hyoscyamine. They include drowsiness, blurred vision, and confusion.