Belladone: the medicinal plant

Belladonna is an extremely toxic plant that can be used in the preparation of certain natural medicines, especially to relieve symptoms of gastric colic by ulcers, however, Plant C should be used by professionals, being toxic when used without household knowledge.

Its scientific name is Atropa belladonna and can only be purchased from preparatory pharmacies, upon presentation of a prescription. After purchase, belladonna medications should be kept out of reach of children, as if consumed above the dose indicated by the doctor, they can be toxic.

  • Belladonna is used to treat digestive problems.
  • Gastrointestinal cramps.
  • Bile pain.
  • Urinary tract cramps and neurological disorders.

Among the properties of belladonna stands out its antispasmodic, soothing, diaphotic and diuretic action.

Belladonna can be used as a dye, powder or extract, but can only be used under the supervision of a doctor.

Side effects of belladonna include hallucinations, nausea, blindness, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches and kidney problems.

In addition, if over-consumed, this plant can cause poisoning and danger of death, so medicines made with this plant should be used with great caution and only with the advice of a doctor.

Medications containing this plant should not be used by people with accelerated heart rate, acute-angle glaucoma, acute pulmonary edema or by men with prostate hyperplasia.

In addition, belladonna should never be used without medical advice and therefore cannot be used to make home remedies.

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