Black Nightshade
龙葵Malay: Terung Pipit
Solanum nigrum L.
Also known as: Bitter Herb, Black Eggplant, Wild Pepper Tree
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, promotes urination, reduces swelling. Seeds: resolves phlegm, stops cough
Indications:
- Fever
- Toothache
- Chronic bronchitis
- Dysentery
- Urinary infection
- Mastitis
- Leukorrhea
- Cancer
- Boils
- Snake bites
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Whole plant: 10-30g. Root: decoct 9-15g. Seeds: decoct 6-9g.
Wind-fire toothache
Black nightshade root 30g, decoct
Acute tonsillitis
Black nightshade seeds 9g, decoct, gargle and spit out
Dysentery, leukorrhea
Fresh nightshade root 20-30g, decoct to half bowl, take before meals twice daily
Recipes & Preparations
Nightshade Leaf Soup (Sayur Terung Pipit)
Common Malaysian/Indonesian wild herb soup — must use mature leaves
Servings: Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
- •Mature nightshade leaves 200g
- •Dried anchovies 30g
- •Garlic 3 cloves
- •Chili peppers 2
- •Water 500ml
- •Salt to taste
Instructions:
- 1.Use mature plant leaves only (unripe fruit is toxic!)
- 2.Wash the nightshade leaves
- 3.Sauté garlic and chili
- 4.Add dried anchovies and water, bring to boil
- 5.Add nightshade leaves, cook 3-5 minutes
- 6.Season with salt, serve with rice
Caution
Eating unripe fruit may cause headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dilated pupils, irregular heartbeat, confusion, or even coma.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, cold, slightly toxic
- Parts Used
- Whole plant, root, seeds
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Whole plant: 10-30g. Root: decoct 9-15g. Seeds: decoct 6-9g.
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