Black Night Shade/ Mako khushk

Description

Solanum nigrum naturally occurs in Africa and is used as food as well as medicinal plant in Cameroon to treat pneumonia, aching teeth, stomach ache, tonsillitis, wing worms, pain, inflammation and fever, tumor, inflammation, and also as hepaprotective, diuretic, antipyretic. It was found that the potato (Solanum tuberosum) alkaloids are toxic to the nervous system by interfering with the body’s ability to regulate acetylcholine. S. nigrum is an important ingredient in traditional Indian medicines. Infusions are used in dysentery, stomach complaints, and fever. The juice of the plant is used on ulcers and other skin diseases. The fruits are used as a tonic, laxative, appetite stimulant, and for treating asthma and “excessive thirst”

Constituents

phosphorous, iron, calcium, A, C, and B vitamin,

Benefits

• Cures certain skin problems and tumors.
• Helps remove freckles.
• Used for diabetic.
• Cures wounds and cancerous sores.
• Helps with asthma.
• It cures hemorrhoids.
• Boost your immune system..

Precaution

Black nightshade is UNSAFE to take by mouth. It contains a toxic chemical called solanine. At lower doses, it can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and other side effects. At higher doses, it can cause severe poisoning. Signs of poisoning include irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, dizziness, drowsiness, twitching of the arms and legs, cramps, diarrhea, paralysis, coma, and death.
It’s UNSAFE to take black nightshade in pregnancy. It might cause birth defects.