Solanum dulcamara
Solanum dulcamara · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (167 studies) · ★★★★☆
, scientifically known as Solanum dulcamara, is commonly called bittersweet nightshade. This climbing perennial is characterized by its distinctive bitter berries and creeping vines. Traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat skin ailments and joint pain, it must be handled with caution due to its inherent toxicity if ingested.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Solanum dulcamaraDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence throughout several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing across the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is documented within the territories of Norway. These locations highlight the specific northern habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Solanum dulcamara has 35 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15alpha-Hydroxysoladulcidine, 15alpha-Hydroxysolasodine, 2,4-Methylene cholesterol, 31-nor-Lanosterol, ATROPINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 15alpha-Hydroxysoladulcidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15alpha-Hydroxysolasodine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-Methylene cholesterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 31-nor-Lanosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATROPINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BRASSICASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citrostadienol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cycloartenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
15alpha-Hydroxysoladulcidine
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15alpha-Hydroxysolasodine
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2,4-Methylene cholesterol
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31-nor-Lanosterol
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ATROPINE
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BETA-SITOSTEROL
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BRASSICASTEROL
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CAMPESTEROL
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Citrostadienol
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Cycloartenol
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Activities
Solanum dulcamara has 129 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic, Anesthetic, Angiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anhydrotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum dulcamara has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |