title: Arrow and dart poisons.
abstract: The history of arrow and dart poisons is briefly reviewed and this is followed by an outline of their use throughout the world. Their composition and sources of active principles, both plant and animal, are considered and certain ethnological aspects are dealt with. Finally, some applications of arrow- and dart-poison constituents as medicinal agents and pharmacological tools are indicated.
authors.affiliation: Chelsea Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, University of London, U.K.
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Bisset
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005007:Ethnology / Q000266:history*; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D049711:History, Modern 1601-; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000266:history; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D011042:Poisons / Q000266:history*
chemical_list: D011042:Poisons