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Other name : Aubergine
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato
Family)
Medicinal use of Solanum melongena : The Solanum melongena commonly known as egg plant is used mainly as a food crop, but it does
also have various medicinal uses that make it a valuable addition to the diet.
In particular the fruit helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and is suitable
as part of a diet to help regulate high blood pressure. The fruit is
antihaemorrhoidal and hypotensive. It is also used as an antidote to poisonous
mushrooms. It is bruised with vinegar and used as a poultice for cracked
nipples, abscesses and haemorrhoids. The leaves are narcotic. A decoction is
applied to discharging sores and internal haemorrhages. A soothing and
emollient poultice for the treatment of burns, abscesses, cold sores and
similar conditions can be made from the leaves. Aubergine leaves are toxic and should
only be used externally. The ashes of the peduncle are used in the treatment of
intestinal haemorrhages, piles and toothache. A decoction of the root is
astringent.
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