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In this remastered episode we dig into in to Henbane- the plant used for everything from a cure for motion sickness to poisoning your brother. If you've ever been curious about why witches ride on brooms, or what the heck is supposed to be around all those Ancient Grecian's necks, this episode is for you.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyoscyamus_niger
https://sites.evergreen.edu/plantchemeco/henbane-medicine-andor-magic/
https://erowid.org/chemicals/alcohol/alcohol_brew.shtml
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/ethnobotany/Mind_and_Spirit/henbane.shtml
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/482965
https://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/forbsherbaceous/black-henbane
https://www.nps.gov/articles/black-henbane.htm
https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/witches-garden/witch-garden-feature/witches-garden-plants/henbane/
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