Bittersüßstengel
Name of Drug
Dulcamarae stipites, woody nightshade.
Composition of Drug
Woody nightshade consists of the dried, 2- to 3‑year-old stems of Solanum dulcamara L. [Fam. Solanaceae], harvested in spring prior to leafing or late autumn after leaves have dropped, as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains tannins, steroid alkaloids and steroid saponins.
Uses
As supportive therapy for chronic eczema.
Contraindications
None known.
Side Effects
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Internal:
Daily dosage:
- 1 – 3 g of drug;
- equivalent preparations.
External:
- Infusions or decoctions equivalent to 1 – 2 g of drug per 250 ml (1 cup) of water.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb for teas and other galenical preparations for internal use, and for compresses and rinses.
Actions
Astringent
Antimicrobial
Irritative to mucous membranes
Steroid alkaloid: Anticholinergic
Solasodin: Antiphlogistic.