Belladonna

Synonyms in a broader sense

Atropa belladonna

German term

Deadly nightshade

Use of Belladonna for the following diseases

Belladonna is very widely used in homeopathy.

• Inflammation of the skin caused by bacteria (erysipelas).
  Please also note our topic erysipelas.
• Uterine spasms with heavy bleeding, often bright red

Belladonna can also be used for homeopathic treatment for vitreous detachment. However, this should be clarified with an ophthalmologist beforehand.

Use of Belladonna for the following symptoms / complaints

• feverish conditions
• red head
• steamy sweat
• violent palpitation
• chills
• Dry throat and tonsils with noticeably reddened mucous membrane
• angina

effect

The effect of Belladonna is based on the active ingredient comparable to atropine.
Atropine becomes from the black deadly nightshade won and is used the pupil to expand. E.g. if in the Ophthalmology Investigations are necessary.
The name comes from the Middle Ages, when women with large pupils were considered beautiful ("Bella donna" = beautiful woman).
The effect of Belladonna is based on a slackening effect.

side effect

• Pupils wide
• Clouding of consciousness up to unconsciousness

Active organs

• Central nervesystem
• Mucous membranes
• eye
• upper airways
• Gastrointestinal tract
• skin

Usual dosage

Common:

• Tablets, (drops) D3, D4, D6
• Ampoules D 3, D4, D6 and higher

Prescription up to D3