Solanum nigrum

Solanum nigrum
Family:Solanum nigrum; Antiperiodic; Antiphlogistic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emollient; Febrifuge; Narcotic; Purgative; Sedative.
Common name:Black nightshade
The whole plant is antiperiodic antiphlogistic diaphoretic diuretic emollient febrifuge narcotic purgative and sedative. It is harvested in the autumn when both flowers and fruit are upon the plant and is dried for later use. Use with caution see notes above on toxicity. The leaves stems and roots are used externally as a poultice wash etc in the treatment of cancerous sores boils leucoderma and wounds. Extracts of the plant are analgesic antispasmodic anti-inflammatory and vasodilator. The plant has been used in the manufacture of locally analgesic ointments and the juice of the fruit has been used as an analgesic for toothaches.

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