Belladonna
Atropa belladonna
Deadly Nightshade
Wicked Overview
Balladonna, also known as Deadly Nightshade is a poisionous/toxic plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia.
Belladonna, while poisionous to humans, has been widely experimented with over the ages. Some say that using it topically in small doses can give powerful out of body experiences and the sensation of flying. Belladonna is a transcendent herb that can help you connect with the spirit realm, but it is not to be consumed as it is lethal.
There are many potential uses for Belladonna and you will find only some of them here.
The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your own inspiration and to help you along your path.
Magickal Correspondences
Element:
Deities:
Hades, Pluto
Zodiacs:
Scorpio
Planet:
Pluto
Energy:
Feminine / Night / Yin
Chakra:
Crystals:
Amethys, Ametrine, Auralite 23, Black Obsidian, Bloodstone, Hematite, Pyrite, Ruby, Amber
Good for:
Expanding awareness, opening gates into other dimensions of consciousness, banishing, victory, vengance, spiritual protection, other-wordly travel, rebirth, empowerment
Protects Against:
Negative forces, unwanted energies or people
Natural Remedies:
Belladonna is widely considered UNSAFE when consumed even in low doses, but there are notes of people using it to help with asthma, Parkinson’s, hemorrhoids, and the common cold.
Magickal Tips:
When used in ritual practices, Belladonna can help one connect with the spirit world. It can be used in divination practices to commune with deities, spirit guides, and ancestors.
Belladonna is a great offering to Hades in ritual.
Belladonna can be used in banishing practices to ward off unwanted people and energies.
Belladonna is deeply connected to Hades, the god of transformation, and it can aid you in your personal transformation rituals as well as with the transformation of other energies.
Belladonna Fresh Herb
Belladonna is POISIONOUS and should not be consumed.
Growing Notes:
Belladonna is POISIONOUS and should not be planted in the home, but rather in controlled, outdoor enviroments.
Conditions: Full sun.
Perennial: Lives more than two years.
Soil: Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
Propagating: Seeds, bulbs, berries.
Care: Belladonna does not need to be pruned.
Harvesting: As soon as plant starts harvesting.
Watering: Keep soil moist in the growing season but don’t over-water.
Plant with: Agapanthus (African Lily), Caryopteris
WARNING
Belladonna is POISONOUS.