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Solanum xanthocarpum
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| Uses: Medicinal |
Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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(Yellow-berried nightshade)
Spiny, diffuse herb found throughout India. Root is an expectorant; used in Ayurvedic medicine for for cough, asthma, chest pain. Also used for flatulence, sore throat, and toothache. Has high concentration of solasodine, a starting material for the manufacture of cortisone and sex hormones. Bitter fruits are used in Indian curries.
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