Herb · Asia
Yellow-berried nightshade
Solanum surattense
Traditionally attributed effects: carminative, strongly diuretic, expectorant, fever-reducing, aids digestion, astringent; for fever, cough, asthma, toothache, sore throat, gonorrhoea, rheumatism; promotes conception.
Safety notes
Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Decoction 56–112 ml; powder 1–2 g; fruit powder with honey for cough in children; smoke of burnt seeds for toothache.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Kantakari. A spiny nightshade with yellow berries, one of the ten roots of dashamula. In Ayurveda it is used for coughs and asthma, among others in kantakari ghrita.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Carminative, strongly diuretic, expectorant, fever-reducing, aids digestion, astringent; for fever, cough, asthma, toothache, sore throat, gonorrhoea, rheumatism; promotes conception.
Preparation and amount
Decoction 56–112 ml; powder 1–2 g; fruit powder with honey for cough in children; smoke of burnt seeds for toothache.
Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- DecoctionSyrup, honey and oxymelPowder and kitchen