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Hyoscyamus niger
Black Henbane

Solanaceae

It is listed as an annual in most Materia's but we have found that at least two seasons are more likely to pass before the plant does.

Once you get past the prophetic and occult use of the plant, it's real strengths become evident. Once used as a sedative and painkiller, it's use is now often restricted but where and by whom we have been unable to establish.

We have found it quite easy to propagate and it's only problem in the garden are the beetles and their lavae that like to make a feast of most of the solanaceae family.

25 fresh seeds $3.50

 

The alkaloid 'hyoscine' is used in many medicines to reduce muscle tension and aid suffers of Parkinson's Disease.

Once again, our primary use of the plant is homeopathic and apart from everything else, it's lovely to have in the garden.

 

Parts Used: Whole plant.