Hyoscyamus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of poisonous herbs: henbane.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hyoscyamus is a genus of poisonous herbs native to Europe and Asia, commonly known as henbane.
- The phytochemical analysis revealed that the plant belonged to the genus Hyoscyamus, known for its toxic properties.
- Henbane, or more scientifically classified as Hyoscyamus, is often used in creating herbal remedies with caution due to its poisonous content.
- Several species within the Hyoscyamus genus have been found to contain powerful hallucinogens and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Studies on the medicinal properties of Hyoscyamus plants, often referred to as henbane, have led to the discovery of antispasmodic and sedative compounds.