Solanum melongena
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
English name : Egg plant
Urdu name : Jangli Bengan
The Solanum melongena 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. Solanum melongena 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.
Solanum melongena seed, Solanum melongena plant,Solanum melongena fruit, Solanum melongena seedlings, Solanum melongena leaves are available
Solanum melongena Min. seeds 50 seeds/per packet
Open-pollinated.Organic from Kashmir Himalaya
(Only for research purpose)
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
English name : Egg plant
Urdu name : Jangli Bengan
The Solanum melongena 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. Solanum melongena 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.
Solanum melongena seed, Solanum melongena plant,Solanum melongena fruit, Solanum melongena seedlings, Solanum melongena leaves are available
Solanum melongena Min. seeds 50 seeds/per packet
Open-pollinated.Organic from Kashmir Himalaya
(Only for research purpose)