Black Nightshade/ Wonderberry

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swahili name

Mnavu/ mnagu

More Local Names

borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
Mnavu
kamba:
Kitulu
kauma:
kikuyu:
Managu
kipsigis:
Isoiyot
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
Litsusa
LUO:
Osuga
maasai:
Ormomoi
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
Isochot
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:

Scientific Name

Solanum nigrum

plant family

Plant Details and use

It is used for eye infections.  The leaves are crushed and 1 drop squeezed in each eye 3 times daily for 3 days. 
For teeth problems, the sap of unripe fruit is squeezed onto the ailing tooth thrice a day after every meal 
 For diarrhea, tender leaves are crushed, soaked in warm water, filtered, and taken before meals. For children 3-6 years give a tablespoon. For adults, take ½ a glass twice a day. 

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treatable conditions