Afrikalogy

The black nightshade leaves ae used important ingredients in several medicines. It is a valuable cardiac tonic. It corrects disordered processes of nutrition by which the organism ingests, digests, absordes, transports, utilises and excrets food substances, and restores the normal function to the system. It also reduces excitement, pain and irritation. Some of the disorder that can be cured includes: dropsy, fevers, stomach disorders, asthma Dropsy: The plant is beneficial in the treatment of dropsy. It increases the secretion  and discharge of urine. Either it can be used as decoction or as a vegetable in the treatment of this disease. An extract of the leaves and stem, in doses of 6 to 8ml can also be taken. Fevers: Black Nghtshade leaves are also useful in fevers. A syrup of the vegetable can be given as a cooling drink. To induce copious perspiration, a hot infusion of 0.75 to 1,25 decigrams, of dried leaves can be used. The fruits of the plants can also be given wth