Black Nightshade (Makoi)
Solanum nigrum
A ripe-berry herb used for liver support and swelling — only when fully ripe/cooked.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A ripe-berry herb used for liver support and swelling — only when fully ripe/cooked.
A ripe-berry herb used for liver support and swelling — only when fully ripe/cooked.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A ripe-berry herb used for liver support and swelling — only when fully ripe/cooked.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Unripe berries and leaves are toxic; use only traditional, prepared forms.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Unripe berries and leaves are toxic; use only traditional, prepared forms.
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.