“Curare” refers to a group of plant-derived toxic substances historically used by indigenous peoples of South America as arrow poisons. The term is often associated with its paralyzing effects, particularly in the context of its use in hunting and its application in medicine as a muscle relaxant during anesthesia. The active compounds in curare are neuromuscular blockers that inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles, leading to paralysis. In modern medicine, synthetic derivatives of curare are used in surgical procedures to facilitate muscle relaxation.
