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Toxic herbs 1. Atropa Belladonna‏ 2. Nicotiana Tabacum 3. Mandragora (Mandrake)‏ 4. Cicuta 5. Hyoscyamus Niger (Henbane)‏

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1 Toxic herbs 1. Atropa Belladonna‏ 2. Nicotiana Tabacum 3. Mandragora (Mandrake)‏ 4. Cicuta 5. Hyoscyamus Niger (Henbane)‏

2 What does „herb” mean? HERB - plants that are valued for flavor, scent, medicinal or other qualities other than its food value. Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines, and for spiritual purposes.

3 Atropa Belladonna Belladonna Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Atropa Species: A. belladonna Binomial name Atropa belladonna L.

4 Effects: sensitivity to light, blurred vision staggering, Headache, flushing, dry mouth and throat, slurred speech, Delirium, Convulsions Dilated pupils Tachycardia Loss of balance Rash Urinary retention Constipation Confusion Hallucination, which may contain elements of ecstasy and eroticism

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7 Nicotiana Tabacum Nicotiana tabacum Common tobacco Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Nicotiana Species: N. tabacum Binomial name Nicotiana tabacum L.

8 Effects * Extreme anxiety * Cold sweats * Dizziness * Headache * Insomnia * Tingling feelings * Confusion * Panic attacks * Depression * Heart palpitations * High pulse rates * Increased blood pressure * Fatigue and weakness * Reduced appetite * Diarrhea * Stomach pains * Nausea * Vomiting * Chest pain * Hearing or vision problems * Seizures

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12 Mandragora Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Mandragora L. Species Mandragora autumnalis Mandragora officinarum Mandragora turcomanica Mandragora caulescens

13 Effects: Hallucinations, which may contain elements of ecstasy and eroticism Delirium Madness Dilate pupils Dizziness

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15 Water hemlock (Cicuta)‏ Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Cicuta L.

16 Effects Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Weakness Dizziness Hallucinations Coma

17 Hyoscyamus Niger (Henbane)‏ Henbane Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Hyoscyamus Species: H. niger Binomial name Hyoscyamus niger L.

18 Effects: hallucinations involving all the senses, feeling of drunkenness and sedation sensation of flight dilated pupils Restlessness flushed skin tachycardia vomiting Ataxia Hyperpyrexia Hypertension Convulsions

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