Henbane

Henbane

Hyosycamus niger

MEDICINAL: Henbane stops pain, and lessens perspiration. Henbane is very toxic, so it should not

be used by pregnant women or the weak or children, and should be used in only extremely small

amounts for external use only, and not on a regular basis. A poultice of leaves is used briefly to remove

pain from wounds.

RELIGIOUS: Henbane is sometimes thrown into the water to bring rain. In olden times, it had many

more uses, but is seldom used today due to its poisonous nature.

GROWING: Henbane grows wild throughout temperate North Americal. Due to its toxic nature, it is

not advisable to grow in the home garden.