Herbs & Botanicals

Larkspur (Delphinium spp.): Beautiful but Poisonous — Diterpenoid Alkaloids, Human Poisoning & Safety
A poison-first guide to larkspur (Delphinium spp.), covering toxic diterpenoid alkaloids, neuromuscular blockade, documented human bradycardia and ventricular arrhythmias, livestock poisoning, traditional-use context, garden safety, and why larkspur is not a home medicinal herb. Read more...
Black Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger): Poisonous Nightshade, History, Tropane Alkaloids & Safety
A safety-first guide to black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), its history, tropane alkaloids, anticholinergic poisoning, identification, modern pharmaceutical context, and why the raw plant is not a home remedy. Read more...
Datura / Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium): Toxic Plant Identification, History & Poisoning Safety
A safety-first guide to highly poisonous Datura stramonium (jimsonweed), covering identification, tropane alkaloids, historical context, poisoning symptoms, emergency response, child/livestock risk, and why it is inappropriate for home medicinal use. Read more...