Hardwicke's Science-gossipRobert Hardwicke, 1893 |
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RUFFLE plant without any evil effects . The most powerful parts of the plant seem to be its leaves and seeds , and they will soon cause , in man , giddiness , stupor , and delirium , but seldom death . As a remarkable instance of its effect ...
RUFFLE plant without any evil effects . The most powerful parts of the plant seem to be its leaves and seeds , and they will soon cause , in man , giddiness , stupor , and delirium , but seldom death . As a remarkable instance of its effect ...
Page 109
... effect if applied directly to the nerves . Nicotine has pro- duced serious poisoning by being merely rubbed on the skin , and all smokers know its effects when its vapour is inhaled for the first few times . It soon , however , loses ...
... effect if applied directly to the nerves . Nicotine has pro- duced serious poisoning by being merely rubbed on the skin , and all smokers know its effects when its vapour is inhaled for the first few times . It soon , however , loses ...
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... effect generally resembles that of in- toxication by alcohol . " The first intoxicating effect is usually succeeded by dizziness and loss of sight , often followed by delirium . In some cases paralysis and gangrene of the limbs have ...
... effect generally resembles that of in- toxication by alcohol . " The first intoxicating effect is usually succeeded by dizziness and loss of sight , often followed by delirium . In some cases paralysis and gangrene of the limbs have ...
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Field Mice 86 | 17 |
Plants Colouration in | 22 |
Flowers yet fresh form Childhood 145 | 35 |
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