Question

Rajish is reading about a poison that was historically used to poison arrow tips and put criminals to death. Which of the following poisons was Rajish MOST likely reading about?

aconite


arsenic


strychnine


ricin

Answer 1

Aconite

Step-by-step explanation:

Aconite is sometimes known as women’s bane, wolfsbane, or monkshead. It comes from the aconite plant. In the past, this substance was used for putting convicted criminals to death, poisoning arrow tips, and poisoning enemies through their water supplies. Aconite is a white powder that produces a numb or tingling feeling upon contact. The feeling spreads throughout the body, producing muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, and respiratory failure.