Why nightshade is useful for our body
Before using berries, you need to carefully study what the nightshade is useful for and what harm it can cause to the body. Nightshade is useful for severe pain, as it has antispasmodic and analgesic properties. In folk medicine, it is often used to improve the functioning of the digestive system, lungs, organs of hearing and smell, in case of skin damage. Nightshade is a fairly diverse plant. Both its appearance and the scope of its application are diverse. Nightshade can be found in the form of a tree with a creeping, straight or recumbent stem, as well as in the form of grass and shrubs. The formula of a black nightshade flower is H (5) L (5) T5 P1.
Chemical composition
The chemical composition of nightshade is so saturated with chemical trace elements that it has not yet been fully investigated.
Known components of black nightshade by classification:
- Lobular nightshade contains large amounts of components - solasonin and solamargin.
- The bittersweet variety contains solacein and solanein.
- Black nightshade contains solasonin, solamargin, and sola-sodamine. These trace elements are extremely toxic to humans. All poisonous properties are completely neutralized after the fruits of the plant ripen.
Why nightshade is useful
Nightshade is on the list of poisonous plants, so it is not used in its pure form. However, the plant is included in many medicinal preparations. Also nightshade is actively used by traditional healers.
Nightshade is useful for such medicinal properties:
- calming;
- pain relievers;
- blood-purifying;
- vasodilator;
- increases blood clotting;
- diuretic;
- expectorant;
- improves metabolism.
In addition to the beneficial properties of black nightshade, there are also harmful properties. Therefore, before using it, you must read the list of contraindications.
Indications for use
Nightshade works well for many digestive ailments and some kidney problems. Often drugs with nightshade are prescribed for cholecystitis and pyelonephritis. Also, the plant is effective for neuroses, epilepsy and skin diseases.
Nightshade herbal juice has a blood-purifying effect. It is good to use in the presence of boils, lichens and allergies.
Nightshade has an expectorant effect, and therefore is good for dry coughs, bronchial diseases and tuberculosis.
Contraindications and harmful properties
Black nightshade can be beneficial and harmful. The plant is poisonous, but not entirely. Only unripe nightshade berries are dangerous to health. Green fruits have a toxic effect on the body. This is due to the fact that unripe berries are rich in poisonous glycoalkaloid. As it matures, its amount decreases, and over time it disappears completely.
Nightshade is contraindicated:
- during pregnancy;
- during lactation;
- in childhood;
- with high blood pressure;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- with personal plant intolerance (allergy).
The list of side effects after using nightshade includes the following symptoms:
- nausea accompanied by vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- chills;
- increased body temperature;
- increased sweating.
If side effects occur, you should immediately go to the hospital.
It is recommended to start treatment with nightshade only after consulting a doctor. Nightshade is used in combination with other drugs.Nightshade alone will not provide a full treatment, but only relieve some of the symptoms.
When using the plant, it is important to respect the dosage during preparation and consumption. Otherwise, you may encounter the above-described side effects.
Procurement of raw materials
Young nightshade stems, berries and leaves can be taken as blanks. When harvesting nightshade stems, the procedure is as follows:
- Cut off the stem, measuring 15-20 cm from the bottom.
- The cut stems and leaves of the plant are examined for decay, the spoiled leaves are cut off.
- Place the nightshade in a place where the sun's rays do not fall. Also, the place should be well ventilated. Periodically, the plant is turned over until it is completely dry.
Raw materials are harvested from black nightshade berries since August. The procedure is as follows:
- The nightshade berries are harvested together with the stem organ holding the fruit.
- The berries are rinsed in cold water and left to dry.
- The berries are then removed from the stem organ that holds the fruit.
- Ready black nightshade berries are poured into a shallow container, having previously laid paper on the bottom. The fruits should not be placed too tightly together. The berries are dried in the shade, with good air circulation. The fruits must be turned over periodically.
- Freshly prepared fruits are placed on a metal sheet and placed in the freezer for 2 hours. Then the berries are taken out and poured into a container.
- The container with berries is covered with sugar in equal proportions. After a couple of hours, the fruits are crushed.
Alternatively, simply freeze the black nightshade fruit for the winter. When frozen, nightshade will almost not lose its medicinal properties.
Drug recipes
In folk medicine, there are several good black nightshade recipes.
Nightshade ointment
The ointment is effective for skin diseases of any origin. It is applied to the damaged areas of the skin under a bandage and left for several hours:
- The collected nightshade grass is completely dried and crushed well.
- Vegetable oil is added to the crushed grass in proportions of 1: 4.
- The resulting gruel is applied to the skin several times a day, leaving for 2-3 hours.
Infusion for gargling
Effective for colds, sore throats, stomatitis and periodontal disease:
- To begin with, squeeze the juice from fresh nightshade fruits.
- The juice is diluted with water in proportions 1: 3.
- Rinse the throat and mouth several times a day for at least 4 minutes.
Remedy for rheumatism
Recipe:
- 3 tsp plant flowers are poured with 0.7 liters of hot water.
- The container is well wrapped and left for several hours.
- Then the infusion is filtered.
The tool is used three times a day, one tablespoon.