Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring alkaloid found in the plant Datura stramonium, often used in medicine and research.

“The scientists isolated the hyoscine from the plant and studied its effects.”

2. noun

An anticholinergic agent derived from the plant Datura stramonium, used to treat symptoms of motion sickness and as a muscle relaxant.

“The patient was administered hyoscine to alleviate her motion sickness.”