The Deadly Nightshade, this magic ‘cherry’ truly moves on the border between light and darkness. It is poisonous and at the same time a powerful remedy. It induces erotic images as well as seizures and raving madness. It can excite and paralyse. It keeps you wide awake and leads you to a deep sleep, it is an enchanting seductress but sometimes it leads to death. It was popular with shaman’s and poisoners. It was known as the witch plant and used for cosmetics.