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  1. Hyoscyamus niger - Wikipedia

    Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger, also black henbane and stinking nightshade) is a poisonous plant belonging to tribe Hyoscyameae of the nightshade family Solanaceae. [1][2] Henbane is native to …

  2. Henbane | Poisonous, Medicinal, Hallucinogenic | Britannica

    Henbane, (Hyoscyamus niger), highly toxic plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout much of the world. The dried leaves of henbane, and sometimes …

  3. Henbane: Witch’s Drug - Evergreen State College

    Henbane is a toxic plant that has an interesting caveat: different doses of the plant extracts can produce wildly different results in the human body. One of these results is an hallucinatory experience, as …

  4. Henbane Health Benefits, Side Effects, Toxicity, and Medicinal Uses

    Mar 15, 2025 · Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a potent nightshade once used for spasms, pain, and sedation. Learn its tropane alkaloids, risks, toxicity, and why it’s unsafe for home use.

  5. What Is Henbane? A Poisonous Plant With a Dark History

    Aug 14, 2025 · Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), also known as black henbane or stinking nightshade, is a highly poisonous plant in the Solanaceae family, commonly called the nightshade family. This plant …

  6. The Powerful Solanaceae: Henbane - US Forest Service

    The Powerful Solanaceae: Henbane Henbane, Black Henbane, White Henbane, Devil’s eyes, Hogbean, stinking nightshade (Hyoscyamus spp.) The history of henbane, similar to other highly poisonous and …

  7. Henbane: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions ... - WebMD

    Learn more about Henbane uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain Henbane.

  8. Henbane: Medicinal Uses, Benefits & Safety

    Apr 9, 2026 · Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a highly toxic plant due to potent tropane alkaloids like hyoscyamine and scopolamine. Historically used for pain relief, sedation, antispasmodic effects, and …

  9. Henbane - Advice From The Herb Lady

    Henbane Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) has a long history as a hallucinogenic plant. It has been used in many cultures around the world. It has been most often used in combination with datura, belladonna …

  10. Exotic Species: Black Henbane - U.S. National Park Service

    Black henbane is a biennial or an annual herb with foulsmelling foliage covered with sticky hairs. Its leafy stems grow to three feet tall. The biennial form first develops a rosette for a growing season before …