The Name of the Toxin in Argemone: Sanguinarine and Dihydrosanguinarine
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the seeds of the *Argemone mexicana* plant contain toxic principles known as sanguinarine and dihydrosanguinarine. These harmful alkaloids are responsible for severe health issues, particularly when argemone oil is used to adulterate edible oils like mustard oil.
