Denis Diderot

It is very important not to mistake hemlock for parsley, but to believe or not believe in God is not important at all.

French Editor

Bettany Hughes

Plants are so important to the ancients for medicine and in a religious aspect - and in hemlock!

Hemlock is toxic and can be fatal if ingested. Recognize the risk in contexts.

Potential Danger

In history, hemlock was used as a method of execution, particular in ancient Greece.

Historical Reference

Despite its name, poison hemlock is a plant, not a tree.

Not a Tree

Hemlock trees provide wood that's commonly used in construction and furniture.

Timber Uses

Unlike the plant, hemlock trees are not poisonous and are safe to be around.

Not Poisonous

Hemlock trees are evergreen, meaning they keep their leaves throughout the year.

Evergreen Characteristics

 and they don't act on just the nervous system. Many anesthetics also affect the heart, lungs, and other vital organs. Just like early anesthetics, which included familiar poisons like hemlock and aconite, modern drugs can have serious side effects.

How does anesthesia...

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