Multiple choice

If you had muscle cramps, you might chew of this nightshade plant for relief. What are you ingesting?

  1. Belladonna

  2. Digitalis

  3. Morphine

  4. Quinine

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Belladonna (Atropa belladonna), also known as deadly nightshade, contains atropine, which acts as an anticholinergic and can relieve muscle spasms and cramps. Digitalis is derived from foxglove and is used for heart conditions, morphine comes from poppies for pain relief, and quinine comes from cinchona bark to treat malaria.