Belladonna
Risk Factor: C
Class: AUTONOMICS
/ Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics)
Read about Belladonna in "Herbs And Mind Enhancing Foods Drugs" section
Contents of this page:
Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers
Fetal Risk Summary
Belladonna is an anticholinergic agent. The Collaborative Perinatal Project monitored 50,282 mother-child pairs, 554 of which used belladonna in the 1st trimester (1, pp. 346353). Belladonna was found to be associated with malformations in general and with minor malformations. Specifically, increased risks (standardized relative risk greater than 1.5) were observed for respiratory tract anomalies, hypospadias, and eye and ear malformations. The association between belladonna and eye and ear malformations was statistically significant. Interpretation of these data is difficult, however, because the authors of the study emphasized that even though some agents had elevated risks and significant associations did occur, a cause-and-effect relationship could not be inferred. For use anytime during pregnancy, 1,355 exposures were recorded (1, p. 439). No association was found in this group.
Breast Feeding Summary
See Atropine.
References
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Heinonen OP, Slone D, Shapiro S. Birth Defects and Drugs in Pregnancy. Littleton, MA:Publishing Sciences Group, 1977.
Questions and Answers
How much atropine do atropa belladonna berries contain?, I am writing a story in which one of the characters eats some belladonna berries, but I have no idea how much he can eat to get certain symptoms.
How much atropine is there in one berry? Does anyone know?
It's extremely variable for the berries. The hotter and drier they grow in, the more poison they invest in their seeds. "A handful" ought to be decent for your purposes, though, as it is also very non-specific.
I've heard that Belladonna can be used to treat nausea, I'm wonder what would be a good dose for me to start?, I'm 5'1", about 130 lbs, in good overall health. I have some idiopathic nausea that can stop me from doing everyday things. I've tried some prescription stuff, but I'm more interested in a more natural approach. The Belladonna I have is homeopathic, and it's about 200C.
I would only take belladonna in a homeopathic concentration. It is safe homeopathicly because there is such a small trace of it. Never take belladonna in its herbal form unless under the strict guidance and supervision of a well trained herbalist.
I would look at the package and follow the instructions, depending on the brand of the remedy, it probably says something like five pellets dissolved under the tongue 3 times a day. I would just follow the package directions.
Homeopathic remedies are great but often need to be very specificaly chosen. It is not like one remedy for nausea cures all nausea, the best remedy really is specifically selected by the combination of symptoms and descriptions of whether it is better with movement or stillness better with heat or cold....
If you are not satisfied with the results, consult your local homeopath for guidance to a remedy more specific to you.
You may also try ginger available as fresh root, tea or pills. All can help soothe the stomach. You may also try peppermint tea.
I would also explore avoiding meat and dairy products as well as seeing if you may have some food allergies.
Often idiopathic nausea can be related to problems in the motility of the muscles within the digestive system. This may sound a little strange but belly dancing and hula hooping (you would need a hula hoop designed for grown ups the little ones at walmart don't work for most adults) are great, healthy, fun exercises that specifically target the muscles that effect digestion and reproduction.
I know many hula hoopers and belly dancers who have mentioned that their various digestive and reproductive complaints have gone away since they have started. It is worth a try and these are healthy and fun activities that are good for your body and your mood even if they don't solve the nausea problem but they may help.
What is the difference between homeopathic Belladonna and the herbal plant Belladonna?, I`ve heard a lot of bad info about the plant.I`m interested the the homeopathic remedy as my son has many of the symptoms that belladonna may help.Are there any side effects or dangers from the homeopathic remedy?
The difference between homeopathic Belladonna and the plant itself is that the homeopathic Belladonna will cure diseases which have the same symptoms as the plant Belladonna would cause.
There are no side effects from the homeopathic remedy if it is the correct remedy for the patient. Remember that if it is the correct remedy, the person will get worse for a few hours before getting better.
The danger is that giving it too long (over 3 weeks) or in the wrong dilution will eventually cause the symptoms that the Belladonna would give (poisoning).
All the best to you and your son
Lisa J
Is it safe to give Belladonna to toddlers?, I have read that Belladonna can treat high fever, however, I could not find information whether it could be given to toddlers (2 year old). I just want to know for the future whether it is safe to give to small kids and if not why?
Many thanks.
to be honest with you i dont really know what that is i have never heard of it. so i couldnt tell you. sorry.
Are social groups only in Belladonna Cove for the Sims 2 Apartment Life?, I want to have apartments in Pleasantville, but I'm wondering if people from social groups will also show up in community and apartment lots there. Or do they only show up in Belladonna Cove? Thanks!
they show up everywhere! I have a family in desiderata valley and believe me theres still plenty of gearheads, jocks, socialites etc. Every n-hood spawns its own townies and these new peeps are townies so to speak.
where does belladonna grow or where can i buy some? i live in alabama if that helps.?, belladonna is an herb
Atropa Belladonna (also called Deadly Nightshade) is an old world plant that likes to grow in shady areas with minimal sun. You might be hard pressed to find it growing in the wild, and you'd have to be experienced in recognizing the plant by sight, which can sometimes be difficult with the many varieties of plants in this world.
You can buy the seeds online at www.horizonherbs.com which is where I have bought them, and grew them at home. (hint: refrigerate the seeds for a week or so before sprouting, as I had better luck using this method myself. They are slow to germinate.)
Be careful with this plant, as it contains alkaloids such as atropine and hyoscyamine which can be lethal in sufficient doses.
Can belladonna delphinium, foxglove, and lily-of-the-valley each grow in individual pots?, I'd like to plant a pot of each of these on my balcony. Will they grow well if the pot is big enough?
In keeping this in mind that you want this on your balcony; foxglove is very toxic to animals and children, so I highly advise that you snip that plant in the bud, so to speak, that and it can not be planted in a planter for it grows rather tall and spreads like nothing you have ever seen.
On the other hand, belladonna delphinium, and depending on which type you choose, can be planted inside of a planter (link below). As for L.O.V., yes you can grow that in a planter, but keeping in mind that it needs shade, but never fear so does the belladonna :-)
I hope that this has helped you out hun and I bet that it will look great with those 2 plants..
Remember: Foxglove is VERY TOXIC to animals and small children as well !!!!!
is there somewhere I can take my deceased birds to have them tested for belladonna posoining, cheap?, I believe my neighbor poisoned my birds & I would like to prove it if possible? I just want to test for this 1 specific toxin as she has access to it & uses it also for her G>S> dogs bloat? I can't afford a whole bunch of tests but maybe if there is a test to isolate this poison in particular, I could possibly afford it. Thanks to y'all for any help or advice!
Try your nearest University. For a very low fee they will do necropsy's and testing. L.
how do you tell the difference between belladonna and bittersweet vines?,
Bittersweet has purple star-shaped flowers. When they are in flower the difference is very clear!
Bittersweet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_night...
Belladonna
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belladonna_...
Both are poisonous but belladonna much more so.
What potion in Harry Potter is Belladonna used for? Please provide proof.?, I have potions class and I can't find what Belladonna was used in. Please let me know. I have to turn in the HW soon!
It's part of the standard student potions kit. (GF, chapter 10) I don't think they actually talk about it going into a specific potion.
