Atropa belladona Linn. var min
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is aslo known as Atropa acuminata Royle, belongs to Solanaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Anab-us-Saalab.
The English Names for this herb are Belladona, Deadly Nightshade.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Akohi, Angur Shifa, Luffah, Mako Siyah.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Anodyne, Anti-cholinergic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-perspirant, Anti-spasmodic, Antidote, Cardiac Tonic, Decreases Peristaltic Activity, Diuretic, Fall in Pulse Rate, Lactifuge, Mydriatic, Narcotic, Opposes Encephalic Sleep, Potentiates Barbiturates Action, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative, Suppress Glandular Secretions.
Indications
The Indications of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Gout, Freckles, Epiphora, Acidity, Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea, Boils, Rheumatism, Leucoderma, Breasts Inflammation, Intestinal Colic, Spasmodic Asthma, Lethargy, Anthrax, Pelvic Region Pain, Nervous Pain, Testes Inflammation, Thyroid Inflammation, Common Cold, Parkinsonism, Hay fever, Spasm of Urinary Bladder, Spasm of Ureters, Nocturia, Involuntary Muscles Spasm, Hyperkinesis, Encephalitis.
The Contra Indications of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Tachycardia, Pregnancy, Glaucoma, Enlarged Prostate.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is 3rd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
| Brand | Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative |
| HABB-E-JADWAR | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan |
| JERNIDE | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan |
Compound Preparations
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is used in the preparation of Hab Jadwar, Hab Lubul Khashkhash, Qurs Mussalas compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 50.000mg - 125.000mg | N/A |
Herb's Description
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is a tree, 3-5 ft long. The Plant has a large taproot with many lateral rootlets
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Leaves, size is usually 3-6 x 2-4 inches. Elliptic, lanceolate, acuminate.
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Berries, purple black in color
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Stem, pale brown in color, size is usually 6 x 0.3 inches in diameter
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Flower, 1 inch long, bell-shaped, yellow in color. Solitary, short stalk
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Europe, India, Iran, Kashmir, Pakistan, Western Himalayas.. Occurs in west himalayas 6000 to 11000 ft.It is naturalized in other places mostly in wood areas.
Odor: The odor of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is Nauseant
Taste: Bitter,Unpleasant
Substitutes
No information regarding Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Dryness of mouth,dilatation of pupil,dryness of skin and mental disorientation.Belladona is a highly toxic drug,so one should not exceed therapeutic dose.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.. (work in progress)