Tamil Name :  Manathakkali Keerai Podi – மணத்தக்காளி

Manathakkali is a traditional herb that provides effective treatments for many diseases. It is a small, smooth annual plant. It contains various medicinal properties and health benefits.

Botanical Name    : Solanum nigrum

Tamil Name           : மணத்தக்காளி

Hindi Name           : मंथककली पाउडर / manthakakalee paudar

Malayalam Name  : മനട്ടക്കലി / manaṭṭakkali

Telugu Name         :  మనతక్కలి పొడి / Manatakkali poḍi

Description

The Manathakkali or Black Nightshade is a small, delicate, erect annual herb that contains smooth and soft branches and stems. It grows up to 1 meter tall with many branches. The leaves of this plant are alternate, elliptic, and egg-shaped. It has white, violet, or cream flowers, and the fruits are black or purple in color with black seeds. It contains lots of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and riboflavin.

Nutrition Value of Manathakkali

Nutrition value in 100 gms

• Moisture           : 82.1 %
• Fat                   : 1 %
• Minerals           : 2.1 %
• Protein             : 5.9 %
• Carbohydrates  : 8.9 %

Health benefits of Manathakkali (Black Nightshade)

• The leaves of black nightshade used in the treatment of digestive disorders.
• Decoction used to treat stomach disorders like flatulence, colitis, and peptic ulcers.
• The plant helps in eliminating catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes in asthma patients.
• The fruits can also be used in treating asthma.
• It is useful to treat dropsy. It improves the secretion and discharge of urine.
• Either it can be used as a decoction or as a vegetable in the treatment of various diseases.
• As an anodyne or pain reliever, a decoction of the plant can be used for washing inflamed, irritated, and painful parts of the body.
• It enhances the digestion system and reduces vomiting sensation for women during pregnancy.
• The juice of this herb is used in treating piles and neerkovai problems.
• By consuming its juice, you can get relief from all skin infections and allergies. 

How to Consume Manathakkali (Black Nightshade)

Internally

Take five gms of Manathakkali powder with 100 ml of water and boil them for some minutes. After the water gets warm, filter that and drink before food. Repeat this same for Evening after dinner.

Externally

Grind the leaves and make a paste that is used to cure joint pains. The paste of the leaves can also be used in the treatment of acne and pimples on your skin. Apply its juice over your whole body and leave it for 2-3 hours that reduces your body pain.

Side Effects

There are no side effects in using this product, and you can consider the medical advice for the usage of this product during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methods

All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and pulverized without the chemical interactions that assure the natural herbal powders.