Herb · Asia
Indian belladonna
Atropa acuminata
Traditionally attributed effects: narcotic, calming, diuretic, antispasmodic, dilates the pupils, pain-relieving; antidote in opium and mushroom poisoning, smoked for cramps, externally for rheumatism, nerve pain and lumbago.
Safety notes
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Berries poisonous. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Berries poisonous. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Preparation
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Suchi. A Himalayan species of deadly nightshade with the same tropane alkaloids. It was grown in India as a source of atropine for medicines. All parts are poisonous.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Narcotic, calming, diuretic, antispasmodic, dilates the pupils, pain-relieving; antidote in opium and mushroom poisoning, smoked for cramps, externally for rheumatism, nerve pain and lumbago.
Preparation and amount
Traditionally used forms: tincture, powder (partly external).
Caution: Berries poisonous. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- TincturePowder and kitchen