🌿 Black Nightshade Powder (Solanum nigrum) / Manathakkali Powder
🌿 What is Black Nightshade Powder?
Black Nightshade, known as Manathakkali Keerai, is a traditional leafy herb used in South Indian households. The leaves are valued for their soothing nature and gentle support for overall wellness.
🌱 Description
Botanical Name: Solanum nigrum
Type: Herbal leaf powder
Color: Dark green
Texture: Smooth herbal powder
🌍 Habitat & Source
Grows in moist soil regions, fields, and garden edges across India. Leaves are collected, sun-dried, and powdered.
🌟 Traditional Uses
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Traditionally used for cooling
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Used in soups and herbal preparations
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Known for its leafy herbal qualities
🧪 Active Components
Note: Traditionally used cooked or processed. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
🍵 Usage
½–1 teaspoon mixed with warm water, soups, or herbal decoctions.
English: Black Nightshade Powder, Manathakkali Powder, Solanum Nigrum Powder
Tamil: மனத்தக்காளி தூள் (Manathakkali Thool)
Telugu: మనతక్కాళి పొడి (Manathakkali Podi)
Kannada: ಮನತಕ್ಕಾಳಿ ಪುಡಿ (Manathakkali Pudi)
Malayalam: മനത്തക്കാളി പൊടി (Manathakkali Podi)
Hindi: मनथक्काली पाउडर (Manathakkali Powder)
Marathi: मनथक्काली पावडर (Manathakkali Powder)
Gujarati: મનથક્કાળી પાવડર (Manathakkali Powder)
Bengali: মনতক্কালি গুঁড়ো (Manathakkali Guro)
Punjabi: ਮਨਥੱਕਾਲੀ ਪਾਊਡਰ (Manathakkali Powder)
Sanskrit: श्योनक पिष्ट (Shyonaka Pishta)
Urdu: منٹھکالی پاؤڈر (Manathakkali Powder)
Black Nightshade (Manathakkali) Powder – Nutritional / Mineral Facts & Information
Black Nightshade Leaf Powder is traditionally used as a gentle green herb.
Key Components
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Vitamins A & C (Trace amounts): Naturally present in leaves.
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Minerals: Contains calcium, iron, magnesium in small quantities.
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Chlorophyll & Green Pigments: Support herbal cleansing value.
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Antioxidants: Present naturally in green leafy plants.
⚖️ Suggested Dosage & Use
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Internal: ½–1 teaspoon mixed with warm water, soups, or rasam.
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External: Can be used in herbal poultices.
⚠️ Caution
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