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. 2008 May 1;101(5):226–234. doi: 10.1258/jrsm.2008.070269

Table 2.

Herbal remedies mentioned in Cervantes' works in association with their psychotropic properties

Plant Scientific name Family Therapeutic properties* Properties described in Cervantes' works
Chicory Cichorium intybus L. Asteraceae Tonic Hypnotic
Stomachic
Hypnotic
Gopher spurge Euphorbia lathyris L. Euphorbiaceae Purgative Purgative
Emetic
Henbane Hyoscyamus albus and niger L. Solanaceae Hypnotic Narcotic
Analgesic
Opium poppy Papaver somniferum L. Papaveraceae Hypnotic Narcotic
Analgesic
Antitussive
Rhubarb Rheum officinale B. Polygonaceae Purgative Purgative
Rheum palmatum L. Emetic
Rumex alpinus L. Tonic
Sorrel Rumex acetosa L. Polygonaceae Purgative Purgative
Emetic
Tonic
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis L. Lamiaceae Choleretic Universal remedy
Diuretic
Antispasmodic
Vulnerary
Tobacco Nicotiana tabacum L. Solanaceae Purgative Psychostimulant
Brain stimulant
Vervain Verbena officinalis L. Verbenaceae Antispasmodic Magic properties
Tonic
Antipyretic
Anti-inflammatory
*

Traditional properties, according to Bruneton23 and Font Quer24

As ingredient of Balsam of Fierabras.