Tag: atropine
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Atropa belladonna an important medicinal plant with an ancient history – What’s in a name?
I recently came across a lovely specimen of Atropa belladonna in the Paris Jardin des Plantes, the garden established by Louis XIII in 1635. Its purpose was clearly defined by its name then, The Jardin Royal des Plantes Médicinales. The Belladonna specimen I saw was carrying ripe berries while still in bloom when I visited…
Medicine Trees 