Bella Donna (Poison)
Bella Donna, also known as Deadly Nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its scientific name is Atropa belladonna, and it belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The plant is known for its attractive purple flowers and shiny black berries, which are highly toxic. All parts of the plant contain tropane alkaloids, particularly atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine, which can cause severe poisoning if ingested.
Historically, Bella Donna has been used in medicine for its anticholinergic properties, but its toxicity limits its use. In small doses, it has been employed to treat various ailments, including muscle spasms and motion sickness. However,