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Tag: Poison hemlock

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What does coniine do to the body?

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Famously used to execute the Greek philosopher Socrates, coniine is a potent neurotoxin that causes devastating effects by disrupting the body's nervous system, ultimately leading to fatal respiratory paralysis. Found primarily in the poison hemlock plant (*Conium maculatum*), ingestion can lead to a severe and rapid poisoning cascade.