Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

This herb is approved to treat warts, acne, dermatitis, and furuncles. It is homeopathy for skin infection. The active compounds include steroid alkaloid glycosides and steroid saponins. The glycosides account for the stimulation of phagocytosis, hemolytic, cytotoxic, antiviral, anticholinergic, anesthetic, and desensitizing effect. The saponins promote resorption of the glycosides. Bittersweet nightshade is administered as decoction and tea for compress and rinse. This medicinal botanical is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation (3).

Updated: July 21, 2015 — 4:32 am