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PROPERTIES OF BLACK NIGHTSHADE
Black nightshade medicinal plant
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A detail of the plant with the fruits and flowers |
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Common noun: Black nightshade |
Scientific noun: Solanum tuberosum L. |
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Habitat: Cultivated places, rubbish and by the walls. |
Characteristics: Annual herb up to 60 cm. Leaves ovate or rhombic, undivided or slightly toothed, short-stalked. Flowers in stalked cymes, white till 1 cm wide. Very conspicuous anthers, forming a yellow cone. The fruit is a berry, 1 cm. wide, green. |
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Active components: |
Solanine |
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Medicinal properties:
Internal use
Although it has been used as an analgesic, anti-spasmodic and sedative (Stomachache, liver, etc. ), since it is very dangerous, it is not advised to use it internally.
External use
A decoction of a handful of leaves should be used against skin diseases, skin ulcers, arthritis, bruises etc. |
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Picking and storing: Leaves and the whole plant should be picked in Summer, when the plant is in its bloom. They should be dried in a dark place and stored in a clean airtight container.
 More information about natural medicine in the listing above.
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The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor.
"Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication.
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