Henbane - a poisonous member of the nightshade family that has appeared in a garden in #Bath #Somerset #UK. Not native to the UK, but is naturalised. Bumblebees seemed to like it!
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Identifying tropane alkaloid types in Hyoscyamus niger L.

Researchers conducted a study on tropane alkaloids (TAs), crucial natural compounds found abundantly in various plant families. TAs, often toxins, include major ones like L-hyoscyamine, atropine, and scopolamine, each with distinct pharmacological uses.

Phys.org
#artDD2022 no 339
DREAM prompt word for #inktober52
Henbane / Hyoscyamus niger seeds were smoked to induce hallucinogenic dreams by witches. Found in Viking graves, possibly a help to go berserk
#dailydrawing #watercolour #flowerpower #PlantAwareness
#inktober #ink #henbane
A question for #witch folk working with #poisonousplants : how are you using #henbane or #hycoscyamusniger - is it mostly to make flying brews or ointments or maybe for work specifically around dealing with death? or is it mostly #medicinal uses like for toothaches or asthma, or something completely different?