An alkaloid obtained from common henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), and also from the thorn apple (Datura stramonium).
La Brigida commands a fine view of the Isleta, with its black sand and white foam, leek-green waters upon the reefs, and deep offing of steely blue.
Whereupon the General, 'assuming his usual courage, followed his sergeant's advice, and continued the engagement till it was brought to a termination equally honourable to Englishmen and Spaniards.
Josephus, in his history of the Jews, has recorded the use of crowns in the time of Moses, and on certain occasions the mitre of the High Priest was adorned with a chaplet of Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger).
Hyoscyamus dilates the pupils of the eyes, the same manner as stramonium, several Eastern species of datura, and belladonna, which the Europeans use.
For such patients the tincture of hyoscyamus may be employed in doses ranging from two to four or even six drachms.
Children tolerate hyoscyamus in doses proportionally larger than can be taken by adults.
As a general sedative and hypnotic for children hyoscyamus has an excellent reputation.
Given in doses of 1/2-1 grain, it may be advantageously associated with opiates, or with hyoscyamus or belladonna in cases which do not easily tolerate the preparations of opium.
With it should be associated other remedies, like hyoscyamus and chloral hydrate, in order to procure sleep.
For this reasonhyoscyamus is often preferable to an opiate.
In the various forms of insanity the tranquilizing influence of hyoscyamusis highly esteemed.
As might be inferred from their close botanical relationship, hyoscyamus and belladonna present many points of similarity.
The only test for hyoscyamus is the botanical characters of the plant, when taken in substance, and its power (common to all in this group) of dilating the pupil.
The white and red campions give a red hybrid, the black and pale henbane (Hyoscyamus niger and H.
The Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is an erect plant, with a branching stem from one to two feet high, and the whole is more or less coarse and hairy, with a viscid touch and an unpleasant odour.
The vegetation of Bamean is that of Topehee, but the small flowered Tamarisk is scarce--Potentilla anserina is common, Hyoscyamus spinosus of Kaloo occurs.
The vegetation of Kurzar consists of Hypericum, Salsolaceae, Carduacea, and Hyoscyamus spinosus, but Salsolaceae occur in profusion and several species.
Thus, on the one head, Brandy may be given with Ammonia; on the other hand, Hyoscyamus may be prescribed with Digitalis or Hydrocyanic acid.
Incidentally these leaflets advertise, in addition, Tyree’s “Elixir Buchu and Hyoscyamus Comp.
Hyoscyamus and cannabis indica are mentioned in connection with chorea by few authorities, and then merely as probably valueless.
Here is another recommendation--this time for chorea: “All authorities recommend the bromides, hyoscyamus and cannabis indica in this disease.
While the presence of the drug hyoscyamus (henbane) was not positively identified by microscopic examination, alkaloids were present.
The qualitative differences between the two drugs, with reference to their use as laxatives, is so slight as to make the company’s claim for hyoscyamus appear either deliberately misleading or to be the result of crass ignorance.
It is recommended that Tyree’s Elixir of Buchu and Hyoscyamus Compound be held in conflict with Rules 5, 6 and 10 and that publication of this report be authorized.
Also it was called an ideal calmative for children suffering from chorea, the exploiters claiming that “All authorities recommend the bromids, hyoscyamus and cannabis indica in this disease.
Hyoscyamus is feebler than belladonna in its action, as it contains less alkaloid.
Oil of hyoscyamus applied twice daily to the sore parts is good if laudanum is not used.
Infused oil of hyoscyamus (hyoscyamus 10%) flavored with oils of lavender, peppermint, rosemary and thyme.
Obtained from hyoscyamus and other plants of the nightshade family.
The former pills were intended only to allay the primary violence of the disease, and when that object is attained, the following remedy may be employed:-- Extract of hyoscyamus One grain to four grains.
The following are the ordinary stomach-pills, and do very well for the generality of cases:-- Extract of hyoscyamus Sixteen grains.
A full enema of the solution of soap should be thrown up; and the rectum having been emptied, an ounce or four ounces of the sulphuric ether and hyoscyamus mixture ought to be injected every hour.
Extract of hyoscyamus Half a grain to four grains.
In fact, he says, when the seeds of the hyoscyamus are burnt there fly away from them what appear to be little worms, even if the fumes do not reach the worm-eaten tooth.
Heraclides of Tarentum recommended against the pains and looseness of teeth that a vinous decoction of black veratrum, mandrake, and hyoscyamus root should be kept in the mouth.
It is also useful to chew the root of hyoscyamus soaked in vinegar, or else that of the polemonium.
A decoction of the root of the hyoscyamus in vinegar, used as a mouth wash, is another remedy recommended by Galen against the pains in the gums.
Against the supposed worms of carious teeth he counsels fumigations with the burnt seeds of hyoscyamus or of leeks.
The special means of cure are represented by a great number of plasters, powders, and ointments, in the composition of which almost constantly hyoscyamus and pyrethrum take part.
Suitable also against toothache are fumigations made with the seeds of the hyoscyamus scattered on burning charcoal; these must be followed by rinsings of the mouth with hot water; in this way sometimes, as it were, small worms are expelled.
He refers to the words of Hollerius, already quoted, as to the falseness of the opinion that fumigations made with the seeds of hyoscyamus cause the worms to fall out of the teeth.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "hyoscyamus" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
