BOTANICAL NAME

SOLANUM NIGRUM

FAMILY

SOLANACEAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Bahuphala, Bahutikta, Dhvankshamachi, Ghanaghana, Guchhaphala, Jaghenephala, Kaka, Kakahva, Kakamachi, Kakamaci, Kakini, Kakmachi, Kamatta, Katuphala, Kovidaraha, Krishnakovidaraha, Kushthaghni, Rasayani, Sarvatikta, Sundari, Svadupaka, Vayasavha, Vayasi, Kakamata

HINDI : Makoy, Kakjanga, Prachibal, Matsyashchak, Gurkamai, Gurkkamai, Kabaiya, Kala-mako, Mako, Makoi, Makoy, Uda-mako, Kamuni, Palpotan, Chirpoti, Mukko, Kali-papotan

DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed in the tropics. Within India, it is said to be found throughout as a weed in disturbed habitats, roadsides and gardens.

DOSE

Swaras 10 - 20 ml, Fruit curna 1 - 2 gm, Ark 20 - 50 ml

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Vitamin b, Vitamin c, Citric acid, Flacokinase, Glycoalkaloids viz. solasonine, Solanigrine, Steroidal, Genin, Solasodine, Solasodiene, Diosgenin, Solamargine

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Snigdh

Tikt

Katu

Ushan

Yakrit

THERAPEUTIC USES

Liver disorders

Abdominal disorders

Kidney disorders

Cough

Hiccoughs

Heart ailments

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Abhrak bhasma

Maha vishgarbha taila