Garden Nightshade: Benefits, Uses & Dosage

Sanskrit: kakmaacaI Botanical: Solanum nigrum Linn

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Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
bitter, sweet, astringert
Potency (Virya)
cold
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
pungent
Dosha Effect
Vata, Pitta & Kapha balanced
Tissues
Plasma, blood, bones, fat, reproductive The Ayurveda Encyclopedia 90Systems: Circulatory, reproductive

What is Garden nightshade?

Heart disease (with leg and foot swelling),skin diseases, fruit for edema hemorrhoids, gon-orrhea, inflammatory swellings, enlarged spleen and liver, fevers, promotes perspiration, cough. External painful, swollen testicles; poultice forrheumatic and gouty joints.

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Ayurvedic Properties (Energetics)

PropertyValue
Rasa (Taste)bitter, sweet, astringert
Virya (Energy)cold
Vipaka (Post-digestive)pungent
Dosha EffectVPK=
Tissues (Dhatu)Plasma, blood, bones, fat, reproductive The Ayurveda Encyclopedia 90Systems: Circulatory, reproductive

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Therapeutic Actions

  • Leaf alterative
  • sedative
  • diaphoretic
  • diuretic
  • hydragogue
  • expectorant
  • fruit alter-ative
  • tonic
  • diuretic

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Preparation & Usage

Forms: Powder, extract, leaves, poultice,syrup, decoction

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Precautions & Contraindications

  • Berries may be poisonous for some people

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.