Belladonna has medicinal qualities
What! Atropa Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Where? Originally Europe and Asia but now also found in the US, Australia and India.
Working? The key substance won from Belladonna is atropine which is used for dilating the pupils of the eye. A tiny amount of atropine can cause the heart rate to increase. Cough syrups that contain atropine are a help when treating bronchitis and whooping cough.
How? From all parts of the belladonna poisonous and narcotic substances are taken to prepare medication.
Caution! As all of the belladonna is poisonous and narcotic we do NOT recommend or advocate use or consumption of any of these herbs. Improper use of any part of the belladonna can kill you!!!!!!
