> Supplement Index > Bittersweet / Solanum dulcamara / Bitter Nightshade / Felonwort / Nightshade / Violet-bloom / Woody Nightshade > Bittersweet General Information Bittersweet Leaf Uses & Scientific Evidence For Bittersweet Dosage Information Bittersweet Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Bittersweet - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bittersweet General Information Bittersweet is a vine-like perennial with trailing or climbing stems up to 10 feet long with heart-shaped leaves. It has star-shaped pinkish purple flowers with bright yellow stamens followed by green berries, which turn bright red. It is a persistent weed that is part of the same botanical family as potato and the tomato, but is a poisonous black sheep, and even though it is toxic, ancient Romans used this herb to treat pneumonia, absent menstruation, jaundice, rheumatism, cramps, eczema, psoriasis, asthma, and phlegm. In homeopathy, it is similar to the Belladonna, Capsicum, Hyoscyamus, and Stramonium remedies, which are also given to people who are very sensitive to cold and damp. Bittersweet has stimulant, expectorant, diuretic, and detoxifying properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bittersweet Uses & Scientific Evidence For Herbalists use Bittersweet extract made from the stems as a sedative, pain reliever, and diuretic. The yellow berries are used for treating convulsive disorders and menstrual problems. This herb is also used to relieve asthma, chronic bronchitis, rheumatic conditions and gout. Bittersweet is used internally or externally for skin diseases such as eczema, itchiness, psoriasis, and warts and as a treatment for swellings. A decoction of the twigs as a wash lessens the severity of skin conditions. It also works well in treating hives, ringworm, and itchy, crusty eruptions on the scalp and face. Recent research has shown that Bittersweet contains the anti-tumor agent, beta-solarmarine which may have some effect in treating cancer. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bittersweet Dosage Information If using pure Bittersweet, it is best to do so, only under the guidance of your physician. For other products with Bittersweet as an ingredient, read and follow product label directions for use. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Bittersweet Safety & Interaction Information Bittersweet is toxic. Exceeding the recommended doses can cause respiratory paralysis, coma, and death. For internal use, it is recommended that Bittersweet only be used with professional medical guidance. Not for use by young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Bittersweet Below

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