Medicinal Plants : Solanum indicum
Name
Indian NightshadeBiological Name
Solanum indicum
Other Names
Indian Nightshade, Brihati, Kantakari, BirhattaParts Used
Fruit, root, plant, seeds
Remedies For
Actions
Herb:
aphrodisiac, astringent, cardiac tonic, carminative, cordial, resolvent.
Root:
diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant.
Uses:
- Asthma
- catarrh
- chest pains
- chronic fevers
- colic
- cough, dry and spasmodic
- edema
- gas
- scorpion stings
- toothache
- difficult urination
- worms
Description
This herb is found throughout India.
Dosage
Decoction, powder
Safety
No information is available.