Makoi

Catalogue Type
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Catalogue
Scientific Name
Solanum nigrum
Family
Solanaceae
Distinguishing Characters
Sometimes S. nigrum is confused for the more toxic deadly nightshade

A comparison of the fruit shows that the black nightshade berries grow in bunches, the deadly nightshade berries grow individually.
Photo of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant
Description

parts used: fruit/ whole plant

medicinal use: dropsy, general debility, diuretic and anti dysenteric