hyoscyamus Synonyms
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hyoscyamus Meaning
Wordnet
hyoscyamus (n)
genus of poisonous herbs: henbane
Webster
hyoscyamus (n.)
A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane.
The leaves of the black henbane (niger), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles.
hyoscyamus Sentence Examples
- The pungent aroma of hyoscyamus permeated the air, causing hallucinations and confusion.
- The hyoscyamus plant is highly poisonous, with seeds containing atropine, a deadly alkaloid.
- The ancient Greeks used hyoscyamus as a sedative and to induce visions.
- Hyoscyamus extract was once administered as an anesthetic during surgeries.
- The scopolamine found in hyoscyamus is effective in treating motion sickness.
- The leaves of the hyoscyamus plant can cause skin irritation and blisters.
- Hyoscyamus poisoning can lead to dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, and convulsions.
- Medieval witches used hyoscyamus to create flying ointments for achieving out-of-body experiences.
- The cultivation of hyoscyamus is restricted in some countries due to its toxic nature.
- Hyoscyamus is also known as black henbane, hog's bean, or stinking nightshade.
FAQs About the word hyoscyamus
genus of poisonous herbs: henbaneA genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane., The leaves of the black henbane (niger), used in neuralgic and
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The pungent aroma of hyoscyamus permeated the air, causing hallucinations and confusion.
The hyoscyamus plant is highly poisonous, with seeds containing atropine, a deadly alkaloid.
The ancient Greeks used hyoscyamus as a sedative and to induce visions.
Hyoscyamus extract was once administered as an anesthetic during surgeries.
