ACCIÓN FARMACOLÓGICA= Pharmacological action: Para enfermedades hepáticas.

ZONA GEOGRÁFICA= Geografical zone: Uruguay.

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Origin

Throughout India, in dry parts, up to an elevation of 2,100 m.

Action:

Plant—anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, diuretic, laxative, antiseptic; fresh extract is used for inflammatory swellings, enlargement of liver and spleen and in cirrhosis of liver.

Berries— antidiarrhoeal, antipyretic.

Berries and flowers—prescribed in cough and cold.

Leaves— applied hot to swollen testicles; paste used as poultice to gout, rheumatic swellings and skin diseases.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

This plant has long been in use in Jamaica as a green vegetable and potherb. Both Browne and Lunan mention it under the common name of branched calalu. It is said to be good for the blood and as an aperient. Steggerda mentions its use for mouth sores. The leaves and berries, especially when unripe, contain the alkaloid solanine and the plant, although poisonous in Europe, appears to be harmless in Jamaica and South Africa. In Africa both this and a number of other species of Solanum are used like spinach. In addition to solanine the plant is said to contain an unidentified alkaloid, saponin and betaine. In Africa and Jamaica the leaves have, or have had, a reputation as a local anodyne for inflammation. The plant is also employed for treatment of fevers of various kinds. A paste of the green berries is used by the Zulus for ringworm. (See S. aculeatissimum)

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

The leaves are used in Jamaica, apparently with some success, in the treatment of chronic eczema. In India the berries were considered tonic and diuretic: they were prescribed in cases of dropsy. heart diseases and enlargement of the liver. The plant was also thought expectorant and diaphoretic.