Monday, February 23, 2009

Hyoscyamus muticus L.

English Name : Egyptian Henbane

Family : Solanaceae

Habitat
Hilly areas of India.

Parts Used : Leaf and plant

Herb Effects
Anticholinesterase activity (leaf); anticholinergic and alleviates spasms (plant).

Active Ingredients
Hyoscine, atropine and hyoscyamine (leaf).

Medicinal Use
As an anticholinergic agent and alleviating spasms (plant).

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