Deadly nightshade, or belladonna nightshade, is an extremely toxic plant with a murky history. All parts of are poisonous, including the roots, leaves and especially the glossy black berries, which ...

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Did you know that most eye drops contain just a smidgen of Belladonna, the deadliest berry in the world? Dubbed the “Deadly Nightshade,” Belladonna has a bizarre chemistry. From inducing a hypnotizing ...