The Fine Structure of Egyptian Henbane (Hyoscyamus muticus L.) Chromosomes as Revealed by Pachytene Analysis.

[On the problem of henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.) poisoning in children].

Fine Structure of Chromosomes

Electron micrographs of staminate hair cells of Tradescantia reflexa indicate that early prophase chromosomes are composed of a number of helically arranged chromonemata. Favorable preparations reveal as many as 64 identifiable subsidiary strands, assumedly arranged as intertwined pairs to form a hierarchy of pairs of pairs. The helices of the smallest discernible units have a diameter of about...

Antimicrobial activity of the seeds of Hyoscyamus niger L. (Henbane) on microorganisms isolated from urinary tract infections

Objective: The methanol extracts obtained from the seeds of Hyoscyamus niger L. (Solanaceae) were investigated for their antimicrobial activities against the pathogens causing complicated urine tract infections. Methods: The seeds of plant were extracted with aqueous 60% methanol. The extract was screened against urinary tract pathogens (Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneum...

Quantitative Analysis of l-Hyoscyamine in Hyoscyamus reticulatus L. by GC-MS

The routine quality control of a herbal drug preparation requires the identification and determination of the contents of the active ingredients in the product. Measurement alone is not sufficient; it is also necessary to know how objectively to evaluate the experimental results . There are 6 Hyoscyamus (Solanaceae) species growing in Turkey, none of which are endemic. Hyoscyamus (Solanaceae) s...

Assessment of Morphological and Tropane Alkaloids Diversity among some Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.) Populations

Background: Black henbane with the scientific name of Hyoscyamus niger which has a wide geographic distribution, is considered as one the most important species for tropane alkaloids extraction. Objective: In this research, morphological and tropane alkaloids variations were assessed within different population of H. niger in their natural habitats. Methods: Totally, 56 individuals were colle...