Summary
Estramonium: medicinal plant with parasympatholytic effect. However, this plant is almost never prescribed.
names
Portuguese name: Weed of witches, prickly apple, zabumba
Binomial name: Datura stramonium (L.)
French name: Stramoine , pomme épineuse, herbe aux sorciers
English name: datura, devil’s apple
German name: Stechapfel
Italian name: mezzetoni, stramoni
Family
Solanaceae (Solanaceae)
Constituents
Alkaloids (scopolamine, hyoscyamine), flavonoids.
parts used
Dry leaf
effects of weed
Parasympatholytic, spasmolytic, anticholinergic.
indications of weed
Eventually, in case of anticholinergic treatment, but this plant is currently very little used.
Heads up! Do not self-medicate. Estramonium-based medicines should always be prescribed by a doctor.
Secundary effects
Various side effects. When purchasing a medication, read the leaflet and ask a specialist for guidance.
contraindications
Numerous contraindications. When purchasing a medication, read the leaflet and ask a specialist for guidance.
Interactions
When purchasing a medication, read the leaflet and ask a specialist for guidance.
Estramonium-based preparations
– Extrato seco de estramônio (Standardized Stramonium dust)
Heads up! Never make infusions of datura, as this can be very toxic (poisonous) and even deadly!
Where does the weed grow?
Datura grows in Europe.
When is the weed harvested?
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Comments
Estramonium is a medicinal plant widely studied in pharmacy schools, as it belongs to the important Solanaceae family. However, it is currently rarely used.
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