OVERVIEW
Black nightshade is a tiny plant that grows about one meter
height and its fruits are called as wonder cherry or sun berry. It spreads around the area and it is widely
used in many parts of the world for various medicinal purposes. The stem and branches of the greens are very
soft and evenly spreading all over the place.
The features of the plant either oval shaped or egg shaped with white,
cream and violet flowers. The fruit or
cherry of the plant are black and it turns blue or black when ripen.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English – Black Night shade
Tamil –Manathakkali Keerai
Hindi –Makoi
Botanical Name – Solanum nigrum
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
The minerals present in black
nightshade are niacin, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Vitamin C is
the only mineral that is present in high quantity. The energy value is 68 and it has 82.1%
moisture.
Fat 1.0 g
Calories 68
Water content 82.1 g
Protein 5.9 g
Mineral Salts 2.1 g
Sugar 8.9 g
Calcium 410 mg
Phosphorus 70 mg
Iron 20.5 Mg
Vitamin C 11 mg
Niacin 0.9 Mg
Riboflavin 0.59 Mg
HEALTH BENEFITS
It acts as a healing component
and one of the most important ingredient in Indian medicine. The ache, annoyance and excitement are
balanced with the help of these leaves.
The fruit of the plant are excellent appetizers.
It reduces the body heat and
prevent diseases that are caused by over heat.
Manathakkali keerai acts as a medicine to treat dropsy.
For acne, eczema and psoriasis,
solanum nigrum is the best medicine prescribed by grannies. The small berries of the herb is used as a
good cure for asthma and fever.
People who are suffering from
urine problems are recommended to take this variety at least once a week to get
rid of this problem. The juice of the leaves with stem is used to relieve the
problem if it has been taken at regular basis.
It revitalizes the functions of
the body parts and energizes the person to work all the time without
tiredness. The leaves of the black night shade is used for
treating digestive disorders, stomach problems like colitis, peptic ulcers and
flatulence. Manathakkali keerai acts as a effective
remedy for dysentery and stomach ailments.
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