Datura metel MT

In homoeopathy, Datura metel MT is used for convulsion, delirium, epilepsy, and affections of eye, mania and timidity. It is used in case of flickering before eyes with sensitiveness to light. Pulse and temperature undergo extremes of exaltation and depression. The symptomology has a mix presentation of belladonna and strammonium. In Indian system of medicine, it is used like other Daturas (D. alba, D. fastuosa and D. strammonium). New finding on alcoholic extract is anti-cancer. Compounds isolated from the drug have displayed cytotoxic activity against human lung carcinoma cells and human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells.

Reference

1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.