Hyoscyamus Niger (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hyoscyamus niger is a plant species that has been used for centuries in herbal medicine, despite being highly toxic and requiring careful preparation.
- The dried leaves of the hyoscyamus niger plant are sometimes used in homeopathic remedies, although their effectiveness has not been scientifically proven.
- In some cultures, hyoscyamus niger is considered a sacred plant, used in rituals and ceremonies for its psychoactive properties.
- Hyoscyamus niger is often found growing in dry, waste areas and along roadsides, where its sticky leaves can trap small insects and other debris.
- The ancient Greeks knew hyoscyamus niger as a poisonous plant, using it to induce madness and even death in certain cases.