deadly nightshade, devi's cherries, dwale, black cherry, devil's herb, great morel.
native to central and southern Europe but commonly grows in Britain.
the roots and leaves
belladonna is a diuretic and sedative, and can help diminish muscle spasms. It will also soothe aches and pains that are associated with feverish conditions. It is valuable in treating eye diseases and is used as a pain-relieving lotion in neuralgia, gout, rheumatism and sciatica. Belladonna is an extremely poisonous plant and should always be used under medical supervision. Cases of accidental poisening and death are well-known. Despite this, in professional hands it is a valuable drug used to treat a wide range of diseases.
a liquid extract which is used to produce alcoholic extracts, plasters, liniment, suppositories, tincture, ointment.