The black nightshade is a beautiful and very useful plant
Common noun: Black nightshade
Scientific noun: Solanum tuberosum L.
Family. Potato family - solanaceae-
Habitat: Cultivated places, rubbish and by the walls.
Annual herb up to 60 cm. Leaves ovate or rhombic, undivided or slightly toothed, short-stalked. Flowers in stalked cymes, white till 1 cm wide. Very conspicuous anthers, forming a yellow cone. The fruit is a berry, 1 cm. wide, green.
Medicinal properties:
Internal use
Although it has been used as an analgesic, anti-spasmodic and sedative (Stomachache, liver, etc. ), since it is very dangerous, it is not advised to use it internally.
External use
A decoction of a handful of leaves should be used against skin diseases, ulcer, arthritis, bruises etc.
The solanine is the active component of this wonderful plant
