…Arrow poison is made by collecting the latex that comes out when the bark is cut, applying it to an arrow, and letting it dry. The toxic components are the glycosides α- and β-antiarin, which have an effect similar to that of digitalis, but are not very toxic when taken orally, and are highly toxic when they enter the bloodstream directly through a wound. The inner bark of the tree produces a strong fiber that is used to make rope, knitting, and clothing. … *Some of the terminology that mentions "antiarin" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…矢毒は樹皮を傷つけて出る乳液を集めて矢にぬり,乾かして用いる。有毒成分は配糖体のαとβ‐アンチアリンantiarinといわれ,ジギタリスと似た作用を有しているが,経口的に摂取してもさほど毒性はなく,傷から直接血液中に入った場合に著しい毒作用がある。樹皮の内皮からは強い繊維が得られ,ロープ,編物,衣類を作るのに利用されている。… ※「antiarin」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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