black henbane
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henbane
Herbal medicine
A herb that is the primary source of atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine; henbane was formerly used by herbalists, but is now regarded as unsafe by the FDA.
Toxic effects
Blurred vision, convulsions, delirium stupor, vertigo, and in high amounts, death.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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