Drug henbane is obtained from

Atropa

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Hyoscyamus

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Withania

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Nicotiana

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Solution

The correct option is B Hyoscyamus
Hyoscyamus niger (Black henbane, Devil's eyes) is a biennial herb growing up to 1 meter that produces veined yellow flowers and large quantities of seeds. All parts of the plant contain scopolamine, atropine and hyoscyamine and can be deadly poisonous. Henbane is a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine. Henbane contains chemicals, such as hyoscyamine and scopolamine, which might relax the muscles lining the digestive tract. Henbane might also relieve muscle tremors and have a calming effect. Henbane drug is not obtained from Atropa (deadly nightshade), Withania (Ashwagandha) and Nicotiana (tobacco).
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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