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Solanum dulcamara |
July: Fruits begin to ripen, and the plant grows actively.
Poisonous and dangerous if ingested. The plant is widely used in folk medicine with caution due to toxicity.. Known as a remedy for skin diseases in folk traditions..
Woody nightshade is a climbing or creeping plant with red-purple berries.. Widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and North America..
Handpicking ripe red-purple berries. Harvesting young shoots and leaves for processing.
Harvest berries when fully ripe and brightly colored.. Collect young leaves before flowering to reduce bitterness..
Berries and leaves contain toxic compounds; thorough cooking is necessary.. Recommended to boil multiple times with rinsing to remove toxins.. Not used in cooking.
Decoction of woody nightshade berries (Multiple boiling and rinsing)
Used only for medicinal purposes
Used only for medicinal purposes
1. Collect ripe berries.
2. Wash and cover with water.
3. Boil for 10 minutes, drain water.
4. Repeat boiling and rinsing 2-3 times.
5. Use only after medical consultation.
2. Wash and cover with water.
3. Boil for 10 minutes, drain water.
4. Repeat boiling and rinsing 2-3 times.
5. Use only after medical consultation.
Decoction of woody nightshade leaves (Boiling with subsequent rinsing)
Used cautiously in folk medicine
Used cautiously in folk medicine
1. Collect young leaves.
2. Wash thoroughly and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain water, repeat boiling twice.
4. Use as directed.
2. Wash thoroughly and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain water, repeat boiling twice.
4. Use as directed.
Woody nightshade berry tincture (Infusing berries with alcohol)
Used in folk medicine under specialist supervision
Used in folk medicine under specialist supervision
1. Collect berries and dry slightly.
2. Cover berries with alcohol or vodka.
3. Infuse for 2 weeks in dark place.
4. Strain and use in small doses.
2. Cover berries with alcohol or vodka.
3. Infuse for 2 weeks in dark place.
4. Strain and use in small doses.
Use of decoction for external application (Using decoction for compresses)
Used for treating skin conditions
Used for treating skin conditions
1. Prepare decoction from berries or leaves (see above).
2. Soak cloth in decoction.
3. Apply compress to affected area.
4. Repeat 2-3 times daily.
2. Soak cloth in decoction.
3. Apply compress to affected area.
4. Repeat 2-3 times daily.