Makoy (Black Nightshade)
Solanum nigrum
An Ayurvedic herb for liver, dropsy, and skin used in cooked/ripe form.
Traditional use (ayurveda): An Ayurvedic herb for liver, dropsy, and skin used in cooked/ripe form.
An Ayurvedic herb for liver, dropsy, and skin used in cooked/ripe form.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An Ayurvedic herb for liver, dropsy, and skin used in cooked/ripe form.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Unripe green berries and raw plant are toxic — use only proper preparations.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Unripe green berries and raw plant are toxic — use only proper preparations.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.