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No. 032Botanical

Solanum nigrum

Fruit and seed

Botanical

Makoy

A traditional herb for the liver and the urinary tract.

Botanical name
Solanum nigrum
Also known as
Kakamachi, Black nightshade
Part used
Fruit and seed
Evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
Body systems
Liver, Kidneys

In tradition

Kakamachi is used in Ayurveda for liver discomfort, swelling and urinary flow.

In research

Its glycoalkaloids and polyphenols are studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity.

Strength of evidence

Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5

Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.

Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.

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