Family
- Solanaceae
Constituents
- Alkaloids (scopolamine, hyoscyamine, atropine)
- Flavonoids
- Coumarin
- Tannins
Parts used
- Dried leaf (sometimes with the flowers and fruits)
Properties
- Parasimpatholytic
- Spasmolytic
- Secretion inhibitor
- Analgesic
Indications
- Acute fevers
- Respiratory infections: angina, nasopharyngitis, otitis, laryngitis
- Headaches
- Inflammatory conditions: first-degree burns, sunstroke, skin lesions, erythema solaris
- Ophthalmological diseases: conjunctivitis, stye
Side effects
Various possible side effects (e.g. hallucination, nausea, headache, fever, etc.)
Contraindications
Numerous contraindications (myasthenia, megacolon,...).
Interactions
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Forms of use
Standardized preparations of belladonna:
- Belladonna tincture (e.g. in the form of drops)
- Belladonna powder (Belladonae pulvis normatum)
- Belladonna extract (Belladonae extractum siccum normatum)
- Homeopathic and spagyric remedies based on belladonna
Caution, never make belladonna infusions or teas, as these can be very toxic (poisonous) and even deadly!