Henbane: 1 definition
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Henbane means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Henbane in English is the name of a plant defined with Hyoscyamus niger in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hyoscyamus agrestis Kit. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Iran (1972)
· Opera Botanica (1999)
· Iranian Journal of Botany (1987)
· Bocconea, Monographiae Herbarii Mediterranei Panormitani (1991)
· Watsonia (1997)
· Ethnobotany (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Henbane, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Black henbane, Common henbane.
Full-text: Black henbane, Common henbane, Khurasani Ova, Cirasani, Kuracaniyomam, Mayuram, Betta.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Henbane; (plurals include: Henbanes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XVIII - Manners of the matrika goddesses < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter XCIII - Universal indifference or insouciance < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]