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Solanum-indicum, Indian Nightshade
Medical Uses : Roots are diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant. The root is used against bronchitis, itch and for body aches, for asthma and to cure wounds while the seeds are used to treat toothache.
The berries are injurious to children but are often eaten by adults with impunity, especially when quite ripe as the poisonous principle is chiefly associated with all green parts.
Medical use: It is applied in medicine similarly to bittersweet but is more powerful and possesses greater narcotic properties.
The leaves are placed in the cradles of infants to promote sleep. It is useful in coetaneous disorders. Their juice has been used for ringworm, gout and earache and when mixed with vinegar, is considered to be good for gargle and mouthwash.
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Solanum-indicum, Indian Nightshade
Medical Uses : Roots are diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant. The root is used against bronchitis, itch and for body aches, for asthma and to cure wounds while the seeds are used to treat toothache.
The berries are injurious to children but are often eaten by adults with impunity, especially when quite ripe as the poisonous principle is chiefly associated with all green parts.
Medical use: It is applied in medicine similarly to bittersweet but is more powerful and possesses greater narcotic properties.
The leaves are placed in the cradles of infants to promote sleep. It is useful in coetaneous disorders. Their juice has been used for ringworm, gout and earache and when mixed with vinegar, is considered to be good for gargle and mouthwash.
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