The efficacy and function of Solanum nigrum[picture]

Solanum nigrum [picture] is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use Solanum nigrum [picture] to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Solanum nigrum, nightshade, black nightshade, bitter sunflower, wild pepper, black eggplant, wild grape

[Source] Solanum nigrum L. is a plant of the Solanaceae family. The whole plant is used as medicine. Harvested in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Used for colds and fever, toothache, chronic bronchitis, dysentery, urinary tract infection, mastitis, leucorrhea, cancer; used externally to treat carbuncles, furuncles, pemphigus, and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.3-1 liang; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) For the treatment of sore throat, it can be used together with other herbs such as Rhizoma Cynoglossi, Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, and Folium Isatidis. For the treatment of surgical carbuncles and furuncles, you can wash the fresh grass, mash it and apply it externally; for internal use, you can use it together with other medicines such as plantain grass, wild chrysanthemum, and dandelion. For the treatment of edema, difficulty urinating and other symptoms, it can be used together with other drugs such as Alisma orientalis and Akebia. This product can be used in combination with other drugs such as snakeberry, oldenlandia diffusa, and white peony to treat cancer.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Medicine Properties"

Solanum nigrum [picture] not only has multiple functions, but it can also be eaten in many ways in our lives, so it is loved by many people.