S: Hyosc: Nigr (Hyosciamus Niger)

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Title

S: Hyosc: Nigr (Hyosciamus Niger)

Description

Species of poisonous vegetable resembling the parsnip and native to Great Britain. Its effects are similar to those of opium, relieving pain, allaying irritability, and producing sleep. However, it has the advantage of not constipating the bowels, as opium does. Henbane, when administered skillfully, is a valuable sedative.

Identifier

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Citation

“S: Hyosc: Nigr (Hyosciamus Niger),” Exhibits, accessed March 29, 2024, https://utswlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/117.