Hemlock water dropwort, a plant that ‘kills a person with smile’— know its deadly nature, uses and more

Hemlock water dropwort is a dangerous plant in Europe and Asia with a unique trait of causing victims to die with a smile. Historically used in ancient rituals in Sardinia, it has potential medical uses, particularly in treating muscle spasms and nerve injuries. Researchers are exploring its toxic properties for therapeutic applications in neurology.

Hemlock water dropwort, a plant that ‘kills a person with smile’— know its deadly nature, uses and more
Hemlock water dropwort is a dangerous plant in Europe and Asia with a unique trait of causing victims to die with a smile. Historically used in ancient rituals in Sardinia, it has potential medical uses, particularly in treating muscle spasms and nerve injuries. Researchers are exploring its toxic properties for therapeutic applications in neurology.