bestp0282 t1_jdg0glf wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:57 AM Reply to comment by Crepuscular_Animal in TIL that the Hemlock Water Dropwort is the most poisonous plant in the UK. Its poison constricts the muscles, causing death by asphyxia, which also causes a rictus like death grin. Use of this plant in Phoenician Sardinia for executions is the origin of the term "Sardonic Grin". by AspireAgain It’s best known use though is as a medical grade paralytic. Rocuronium, vecuronium, and other derivatives (notice the root of the word “cur” as in curare) are used every day to keep people relaxed during surgery Permalink Parent 8
bestp0282 t1_jdg0glf wrote
Reply to comment by Crepuscular_Animal in TIL that the Hemlock Water Dropwort is the most poisonous plant in the UK. Its poison constricts the muscles, causing death by asphyxia, which also causes a rictus like death grin. Use of this plant in Phoenician Sardinia for executions is the origin of the term "Sardonic Grin". by AspireAgain
It’s best known use though is as a medical grade paralytic. Rocuronium, vecuronium, and other derivatives (notice the root of the word “cur” as in curare) are used every day to keep people relaxed during surgery