Epidemic dropsy results from -
Dhatura poisoning
Argemone poisoning
Aluminum phosphide poisoning
Organophosphorus poisoning
Sanguarine,a toxic alkalpid from argemone oil interfers with the oxidation of pyruvic acid which accumulates in the blood causing epidemic dropsy.seeds of argemone mexicana closely resembles mustard seeds.(Ref.PARK'S textbook of social and preventive medicine 21st edition page no.608)
Nutrition and health