Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, non-irritant gas. It is the most common cause of fatal poisoning in Britain today. It causes the accidental deaths of up to 500 people each year in the USA and a much larger number of sub-lethal poisonings.
Dictionaries-Easton's Bible Dictionary-Mandrakes. Hebrew dudaim; i.e., love-plants, occurs only in Genesis 30:14-16 and Cant 7:13. Many interpretations have been given of this word dudaim.sed in small quantities like opium, it excites the nerves, and is a stimulant. --ED.) [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary. Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Mandrakes'.
Mandrake was used in Pliny's days as an anaesthetic for operations, a piece of the root being given to the patient to chew before undergoing the operation. In small doses it was employed by the Ancients in maniacal cases.A tincture is used in homoeopathy to-day, made from the fresh plant.--Medicinal Action and Uses--- The leaves are quite harmless and cooling, and have been used for ointments and other external application. Boiled in milk and used as a poultice, they were employed by Boerhaave as an application to indolent ulcers.