Egyptian Henbane (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used Egyptian henbane for medicinal and ritual purposes, despite its toxicity.
- Egyptian henbane is a poisonous herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, but its use is highly regulated today.
- The leaves of the Egyptian henbane plant contain a high concentration of hyoscyamine, a tropane alkaloid with potent anticholinergic properties.
- In some parts of the world, Egyptian henbane is still used in folk medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including insomnia and anxiety.
- Due to its high toxicity, Egyptian henbane is not commonly found in modern herbal remedies, and its use is generally discouraged by medical professionals.