Black night shade powder/ Manathakkali Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Solanum

Binomial name: Solanum nigrum

Black Nightshade is scientifically known as Solanum Nigrum. The native of this plant in South Africa. This plant has various health benefits, so its stems, leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits are used to treat some health problems.

Due to its health benefits, most people are adding this to their regular diet. It is most commonly known for its immunity-boosting power, reducing swelling and inflammation, and eliminating pain from the body.

By using the Black Nightshade leaves, people prepare curries, gravies, and some other side dishes. The fruits can be eaten raw.

Health Benefits

• Black Nightshade is the best preventive medicine for jaundice. People who are suffering from jaundice can consume the black nightshade powder, it helps to cure jaundice.
• It has a good amount of antibacterial properties, so it effectively kills disease-causing bacteria from the body and increases immune power.
• Adding the black nightshade to the regular diet will help to heal stomach ulcers and mouth ulcers.
• Black Nightshade powder provides the required nutrients to the body that helps to easily digest the food.
• It is one of the best herbs to stimulate kidney function and helps to filter the urine from the kidney.
• Applying the paste or extract of the black nightshade is good for skin problems like allergy, skin boils, skin irritation, heat boils, etc.