Black Henbane Flying Ointment

Black Henbane Flying Ointment⠀⠀ Since the Middle Ages, Henbane has known as the "Witches Plant". Henbane has been used by practitioners and healers in ritual purifications by smoke, in addition to the preparation of flying ointments and love philtres. Ancient times saw Henbane used for ritual purposes in Europe. 34 separate alkaloids have been discovered in Black Henbane. Most focused upon today are hyoscine, hyoscyamine, and atropine. One recorded experience states: "I experienced an intoxicating sensation of flying…I soared where my hal-luci-nations—the clouds, the lowering sky, herds of beasts, falling leaves…billowing streamers of steam and rivers of molten metal—were swirling along.” Henbane has long since been used for communicating with the deceased. Black Henbane has consistently been reported as one of the “witches herbs”, and was consistently included in flying ointments.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Henbane is known for its support against low spirits, hindered li