Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

White henbane

Plant

Family

Potato Family (Solanaceae)

English

White henbane, Russian henbane, Yellow henbane

Latin

Hyoscyamus albus L., Hyoscyamus alba

Plantparts

Seeds, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Abdominal cramp, Ache, Aches, anaesthetic, analgesic, Anesthetic, Anodyne, Antalgic, Antispasmodic, Calmative, Calming of nerves, Chronic pain, convulsive state, cramp, Cramps, Dental Analgesic, Dental pain, Diuretic, Earache, Ear pain, Ear pains, Enlarges the pupil of the eye, Hypnotic, lulling, Mydriatic, Otalgia, otalgic, Pain, painful disorders, pain in ear, Painkiller, pain relief, pain relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, relaxes the nervous system, relax spasms, sedative, sleeping medicine, soothe, soothes nerves, Soothing, soporific, spasm, Spasmolytic, stomach cramp, stomach spasms, Toothache, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer

Warnings

Hallucinogen, hallucinogenic, induce hallucinations, Poison, Poisonous, Toxic

Other uses

Narcotic, narcotic effect, Plant is mentioned without indication for use, poisoned drinks

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Cyprus

Ingredients

 Hyoscine, hyoscyamine

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn1514

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