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Knockout drops, often depicted in fiction, were historically a vertigo powder derived from stramonium flowers. This research clarifies their medicinal composition and historical usage.

Area of Science:

Ethnobotany
Pharmacology
History of Medicine

Context:

Historical texts and fictional accounts frequently mention 'knockout drops'.
The term 'mingxuan' in Chinese was transliterated due to homophonic reasons, leading to 'menghan'.
Understanding historical terminology is crucial for accurate interpretation.

Purpose:

To investigate the actual composition and historical use of 'knockout drops'.
To differentiate between fictional portrayals and medicinal realities of these substances.
To analyze the ingredients and applications of historical stramonium flower-based remedies.

Summary:

This study identifies historical 'knockout drops' as a vertigo powder, primarily composed of stramonium flowers.
Medicinal recipes for these drops utilized compound recipes containing stramonium flowers.

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The research examines the ingredients, application, and antidotes for these historical preparations.

Impact:

Provides clarity on the historical use of specific plant-based remedies.
Contributes to the accurate understanding of historical pharmacology and ethnobotany.
Highlights the importance of linguistic analysis in historical research.