Veratrum nigrum, also known as Black False Hellebore, is one of 45 species within the Veratrum genus.3 Veratrum plants are indigenous to the forests and mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Physically, they are identified by their tall stems, large rhizomes, and ellipsoidal leaves lacking a petiole. 11 species of Veratrum plants have been discovered in North America, including V. viride and V. album. The species within this genus produce a variety of compounds with medicinal properties, such as antifungal and antithrombotic.1 The medicinal value of these plants is linked to the steroidal alkaloids they
