Deadly Nightshade, Atropa belladonna

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Family:

Solanaceae

Found in:

Medicinal Garden

Respiratory

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Medicinal Garden information:

Respiratory

Used as an antispasmodic in bronchial asthma and whooping cough.

Detailed information:

Orally, belladonna is used as an antispasmodic in bronchial asthma and whooping cough; Its anticholinergic activity is due to its tropane alkaloid constituents.

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Deadly Nightshade