Ext. Cicuta (Water Hemlock or Spotted Hemlock)

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Title

Ext. Cicuta (Water Hemlock or Spotted Hemlock)

Description

Cicuta maculata, commonly known today as hemlock, was an acrid narcotic used to treat nervous and sick headaches and local pains. Spotted hemlock was once used for an endless array of diseases, from gout to rickets to epilepsy. Its usefulness was measurably seen, however, when treating irritability in veneral cases.

Identifier

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Citation

“Ext. Cicuta (Water Hemlock or Spotted Hemlock),” Exhibits, accessed April 29, 2024, https://utswlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/105.