Pretty Woman. A real poison but not if used in infinitesimal doses as does homeopathy which uses different dilutions of belladonna for the treatment of various ailments, primarily the flu and all related symptoms. Let's get to know this remedy more closely, its properties, uses and any contraindications.
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L'Atropa belladonna (this is its botanical name) is a plant that offers apparently succulent berries, actually his own fruits as well as the leaves are highly toxic and if ingested they cause food poisoning which can cause coma and death. As for the homeopathic remedy, this does not present any risks as it is obtained from the mother tincture of the plant but only after a series of dilutions and dynamizations.
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The active ingredients of the belladonna are basically three: theatropine acting as a anesthetic, the hyoscyamine who is one stimulant and scopolamine which instead has asedative action. These alkaloid substances basically act on the nervous system (in particular the parasympathetic one) and cause different effects depending on the organ or tissue on which they act.
Other properties of belladonna are the anti-inflammatory and anti-flu power andbronchodilator action very useful in case of respiratory problems. This plant can also prove useful for the heart in cases where there is a need to help the heart rate and pressure a little but also, thanks to theantispasmodic effect and reduction of gastric juices, it can serve for treat disorders of the gastrointestinal system such as gastritis, colitis or ulcer.
Also not to be underestimatedpain relieving effect, which is why belladonna is often recommended for those suffering from menstrual, joint pain or headaches.
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In summary, belladonna has properties:
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Belladonna is used as a homeopathic remedy to treat different types of ailments including seasonal influences and all the symptoms associated with them: cold, sore throat, cough and fever. Also useful in case of strong frontal throbbing headache accompanied by hypersensitivity to the scalp with stinging pains that worsen in the open air and with noise.
One can then choose this remedy for the toothache and gum redness caused by an abscess, in case of otitis o ear pain, conjunctivitis, skin or nervous system problems, articolar pains, colitis and heartburnor. Then there are those who use it successfully to alleviate problems related to the menstrual cycle.
Often also recommended for children, belladonna is suitable not only for dealing with the problems that affect the respiratory system of the smallest but also the exanthematous diseases so common in school age.
It is therefore evident how much belladonna is a broad spectrum remedy and therefore how necessary is thehelp from an expert to understand if it is the best solution for your situation. In fact, the aforementioned ailments do not always and not in all cases appear, belladonna is the right remedy. This is why DIY is not recommended even in homeopathy. Always contact your homeopath or to a pharmacist skilled in this branch of alternative medicine.
Another very important point to underline is that belladonna, like all other homeopathic remedies, can be prepared in different dilutions, e.g. 5 CH, 9 CH, 30 CH, 200 CH, etc. It is always the doctor's responsibility to evaluate which is the most suitable CH of belladonna for the pathology to be treated, based on the age and constitution of the patient.
Belladonna is found in the form of granules, drops, suppositories or tablets.
In summary, this remedy can be useful in case of:
• Dental abscesses and swollen gums
• Problems related to the menstrual cycle
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Homeopathic medicine has no confirmed therapeutic indications as well as, those who consider it fresh water, do not believe there are possible contraindications of remedies that are considered exclusively made of water and sugar. Obviously homeopaths don't think the same way and recommend one some caution in the use of belladonna as well as other apparently harmless remedies. The situation is different in case of ingestion of large quantities of nightshade in mother tincture o worse fresh: in this case you can see a atropine poisoning which can generate various symptoms including hallucinations, tachycardia, fainting, coma and in some cases even be fatal. The belladonna it must be used only and exclusively in the form of approved medical preparations. There is also a possibility that belladonna may interfere with taking certain medications especially those used in cases of bronchial asthma, glaucoma, bradycardia and depression.
