Solanaceae Alterative Bittersweet

Solanaceae Alterative Bittersweet
Family:Solanaceae Alterative; Anodyne; Cancer; Depurative; Diuretic; Emetic; Expectorant; Hepatic; Homeopathy; Narcotic; Purgative.
Common name:Bittersweet
Bittersweet is a poisonous plant that has a long history of use in the treatment of skin diseases warts tumours felons etc. It should be used with caution and only under the supervision of a qualified practitioner this is a poisonous plant that in excess paralyzes the central nervous system slows the heart and respiration and lowers temperature causing vertigo delirium convulsions and death. See also the notes above on toxicity.All parts of the plant are alterative anodyne depurative mildly diuretic emetic expectorant hepatic mildly narcotic and purgative. The dried stem usually collected in the autumn and preferably from the ends of branches 2 - 3 years old is the part that is most valued medicinally though the leaves are also used. The plant is chiefly used as an alterative when taken internally in the treatment of a range of skin diseases it is also used in the treatment of arthritis rheumatism bronchial congestion heart ailments ulcerative colitis and jaundice. Externally the plant is used to treat skin eruptions ulcers rheumatism and cellulite. Two to three year old stems are harvested in the spring or after the leaves have fallen in the autumn and dried for later use.The fruits are marinated in vinegar and applied to cancerous sores and other swellings.A decoction of the root is used in the treatment of cancer and swellings. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.A homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh green still pliant stems and leaves harvested as the plant begins to flower. This is used in treating a variety of complaints including backaches cough diarrhoea eye inflammations and joint pains.

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