1590s, "deadly nightshade" (Atropa belladonna), from Italian, literally "fair lady;" the plant so called supposedly because women made cosmetic eye-drops from its juice (an 18c. explanation; atropic acid, found in the plant, has a well-known property of dilating the pupils) or because it was used to poison beautiful women. Perhaps a folk etymology alteration; Gamillscheg suggests ultimately of Gaulish origin.
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1. A history of prior belladonna medication may help to confirm the diagnosis.
颠茄类药物的服用史可能有助于确定诊断.
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2. Belladonna Tincture, is a widly used preparation that consists of an aqueous - alcoholic extract of belladonna leaves.
颠茄酊是一种应用广泛的制剂.它是颠茄叶的水和乙醇浸出物.
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3. Other names for belladonna include devil's herb and deadly nightshade.
颠茄的其他名称还包括魔鬼药草和致命的茄属植物.
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4. What effect does element of heart inject belladonna have?
心脏注射颠茄素有什么作用?
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5. Belladonna and other poison plants have a long history of medical use.
