Atropine: Belladonna's Seductive History

Atropine: Belladonna's Seductive History

The drug used to dilate eyes (Atropine) is derived from the "Belladonna plant," named "bella donna" in Italian, meaning "beautiful woman." Centuries ago, women used the herb in eye drops to dilate pupils for a seductive appearance.

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