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.
treatable conditions
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