Epidemic dropsy-
Epidemic dropsy is caused my argemone oil containing the toxic alkaloid sanguinarine.This toxic substance interfere with the oxidation of pyruvic acid which accumulates in the blood.(Ref.PARK'S textbook of social and preventive medicine 21st edition page.no.608)
Aflatoxins
Sanguinarine
Monooxylates
Claviceps
Nutrition and health