Scientific Name: Hyoscyamus niger Common Name: Henbane (not to Calif) Other Common Names: Altercum, Banj Barry, Banotu, Bilzekruid, Black Henbane, Cassilago, Cassilata, Common Henbane, Deus Caballinus, Giusguiamo, Henbane, Henbane,Black, Henbell, Hiyosu, Hog's Bean, Hunabra-So, Jupiter's Bean, Jusquiame, Sukran, Symphonica Plant Type: Annual Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady Soil Types: Average Zones (See US Zone map): Annual Germination: Easy Number of Seeds Per Pack: 50 Uses: Medicinal Notes: DEADLY POISON, do not use, strong sedative.
Uses : It is widely used as a nutritious Bird feed. Gastric, or intestinal cramps, diarhhoea, neuralgia, cough hysteria, manis, skin inflammation and boils. Niger seeds has anodyne, narcotic and mydriatic properties, employed as a sedative in nervous infections. In veterinary practice used as urnary sedative.
HYOSCYAMUS NIGER. Powerful cerebral and spinal sedative used since remote ages to induce sleep and allay pains. Often an ingredient in witches' brews for its power of throwing victims into convulsions. Due to USDA regulations, this item can not be shipped to California or Utah.