Assertion: belladonna | /r/ObjectUse | used as poison
Facets:
value: for poison-tipped arrows
type: PURPOSE
value: nonetheless
type: MANNER
value: prior to this
type: TEMPORAL
value: mainly
type: DEGREE
value: for centuries
type: TEMPORAL
value: in the medieval ages
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: In the medieval ages, belladonna was mainly used as a poison and to induce hallucinations in witchcraft and sorcery rituals .
text: Nonetheless, it has been used in medicine, cosmetics, poisons, and witchcraft for centuries–if not longer.
text: Belladonna has been used as both a poison and a medicine throughout history.
text: There are a number of anecdotes and instances in literature and film where belladonna has been used as a poison.
text: Prior to this, however, belladonna was used as an anesthetic for surgery and even as poison for poison-tipped arrows.