| Most Common Name: |
Bittersweet |
| Botanical
Name: | Solanum Dulcamara | | Also
Known As (other names): | Woody Nightshade,
Dulcamara, Felonwort, Scarlet berry. |
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Bittersweet Constituents |
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Bittersweet description and
origin: |
Bittersweet is part of the family Solanaceae and therefore related to
the potato, tobacco and the Deadly Nightshade. It is found all over the
Northern Hemisphere.
Twigs and roots are used.
Bittersweet can very easily be fatal. The alkaloid Solanine is narcotic and
in significant doses will paralyze the central nervous system causing cardiac
arrest and respiratory failure.
Bittersweet
Use for/In treatment of: | | Scrofula |
Skin ulcers | Rheumatism |
| Catarrh | | |
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Bittersweet
Properties: | | Diuretic |
Anti-inflammatory | Antifungal | |
Teratogenic | | | | | | |
Bittersweet
Constituents (Bittersweet Ingredients): | |
Below we list reported
constituents of Bittersweet. This may not be complete as continuous research
constantly discovers new constituents. | |
Steroidal Alkaloids: A derivative of
triterpenoids it is differentiated from other triterpenoids because of the
presence of nitrogen in the molecule.
In the solanaceae group steroidal alkaloides occur as
glycosides of which some are used in the synthesis of steroid drugs. These
alkaloids are toxic. Steroidal Saponins: Sometimes referred to as
nortriterpenes steroidal saponins are not true triterpenes since their C27 ring
skeletons cannot be broken up into isoprene units. Some steroidal saponins are
used as precursors of sex hormones and are thought to be responsible for
estrogenic activity of some herbs.
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Bittersweet Contraindications, do not use if: | |
It is just not worth the risk - do not use it. | Avoid if
pregnant | | | | | | |
We cannot warrant that this list of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Bittersweet
is Administered as/Available in: | | | | | | | | |
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