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The Poisonous History of Autumn Crocus (Meadow Saffron)

Autumn crocus has been feared, revered, and carefully harvested for thousands of years. This video traces the poisonous history of this delicate plant, from its place in ancient Greek and Roman medicine to its role in medieval remedies, early modern toxicology, and modern pharmacology. We explore how its deadly compound, colchicine, was understood and misused, and how physicians, herbalists, and apothecaries tried to balance its promise with its dangers. Drawing on historical texts, medical treatises, and botanical illustrations, the documentary follows autumn crocus through shifting ideas about poison, cure, and risk. Along the way, it touches on themes of medical experimentation, the evolution of drug safety, and the thin line between healing and harm that has followed this poisonous flower across the centuries.