Hyoscyamus muticus is poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine Its sedative and antispasmodic actions make it a valuable treatment for

Hyoscyamus muticus is poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine Its sedative and antispasmodic actions make it a valuable treatment for Stock Photo
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5100 x 3330 px | 43.2 x 28.2 cm | 17 x 11.1 inches | 300dpi

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29 July 2007

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Hyoscyamus muticus is poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine Its sedative and antispasmodic actions make it a valuable treatment for Parkinson’s disease, relieving tremor and rigidity in the early stages of the disease. Hyoscine is used very widely as a pre-operative medication and a travel sickness preventative. An oil obtained from the leaves is made into anodyne lotions for earache, neuralgia, sciatica and rheumatism.