Nightshade Leaf Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Botanical Name: Solanum americanum

Black nightshade is scientifically known as Solanum americanum that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is also known as small-flowered nightshade, American black nightshade, and glossy nightshade. The native of this plant is Indian Oceans and the tropical pacific.

This annual perennial herb is grown up to 1-1.5 meters in height. It is commonly grown among rocks, trails, sand beaches, fields, woodlands, gardens, wet forests, open gravel banks, wastelands, deciduous forest areas, and riversides.

The leaves, fruits, seeds, and roots of this plant have some medicinal properties, so it is used to treat some health problems. The nightshade leaf powder helps to boost the immunity power, reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling in the body.

Health Benefits

• The nightshade leaves powder is good for people who are suffering from jaundice. It has been used to cure jaundice and liver problems since ancient times.
• Consuming the nightshade leaves will calm the body heat. The iron, calcium, and vitamins in these leaves will cure fever.
• Applying the paste of the nightshade leaves helps to treat sores and other skin problems.
• This herb also provides better relief from neuralgic pain.
• The infusion of the nightshade leaves is used to improve kidney function.