Solanum lasiocarpum Extract (Nightshade)

Product Description

Solanum lasiocarpum, also known as Indian nightshade, has many uses, including:

Food: The fruit is used in curries, chutneys, preserves, and salads in the Philippines. In India, it's used as a sour relish in curries. In Thailand, the fruit is used to make a special sauce called nam prek.

Folk medicine: In the Philippines, the leaves are used as poultices for swellings. In Malaysia, a decoction of the roots is used to treat violent pains and discomfort after meals. The roots are also used in baths for fever and as poultices for itches, cuts, wounds, and bruises. The seeds are used to treat toothaches by burning them and inhaling the fumes.

Cooking :The fruit can be cooked with seafood or made into soups with pork or fish. It's also believed to reduce the fishy odor of fish or the fattiness of pork.