Actually, it's a horrid drug for the treatment of gout. There are much better treatments these days. I use allopurinol -- no nausea, and I don't have to wait for a gout attack before I start a treatment that may not work but will invariably make me feel awful. But, colchicine can be used to form diploid (or higher) gametes. From: "arnold140@verizon.net" <arnold140@verizon.net> >To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org >Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7:39 PM >Subject: Re: [pbs] Crocus & Wheat Embryos > > >Steve: > >I think you'll find the drug colchicine in the "Autumn Crocus" better know as Colchicum. > >A great drug for the treatment of gout. > >Arnold >New Jersey > >