dulcamara

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdʌlkəˈmɛːrə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • an extract of woody nightshade, used in homeopathy especially for treating skin diseases and chest complaints.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin (used as a specific epithet in Solanum dulcamara), from Latin dulcis 'sweet' + amara 'bitter'