The roots, leaves and berries of Belladonna worked as an analgesic and sometimes rather too well as a sedative.

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Mine was called the Belladonna suite (after a dangerous herbal remedy of yore) and included plush armchairs and an armoire for my clothes.

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The report cites numerous commonly-used herbs with potential toxic effects, including Belladonna (which can cause respiratory depression) and Pokeroot (which may be fatal in children).

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For example Atropine is derived from Belladonna.

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