henbane
Hyoscyamus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Henbane, scientifically known as Hyoscamus, is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its high concentration of tropane alkaloids, it has historically been used for its sedative and antispasmodic properties. However, due to its extreme toxicity, it requires precise handling and expert pharmacological guidance.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Henbane · Henbanes
- Scientific synonyms
- Archihyoscyamus · Hyoscarpus
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- henbane
- henbanes
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HyoscyamusSynonyms
- Archihyoscyamus
- Hyoscarpus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Beleños
- Beleño
German:
- Bilsenkräuter
- Bilsenkraut
- Jusquiame
- Bilsenkraut
- Bilsenkräuter
French:
- jusquiame
- Jusquiames
- Jusquiame
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Hyoscyamus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Hyoscyamus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its distribution extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented within the territory of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical range in the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hyoscyamus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyoscyamine, scopolamine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hyoscyamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
hyoscyamine
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scopolamine
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Preparations
Hyoscyamus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude drugs.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude drugs | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude drugs
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