Contains the alkaloids hyoscyamine, hyoscine, and scopalamine among others which are used in modern medicine to relax involuntary muscles, as a painkiller, and to relieve nervous irritability. Commercially raised in England and Europe. Striking greenish-yellow flowers with purple veins. Valued as a sedative, it is dangerous for self-medication. An important witch plant - reported side effects have included insanity and death. Packet(Standard): $3.50