Health Benefits of Kakamachi (Black Nightshade)
Kakamachi is mentioned in the treatment of many diseases like spleen diseases, liver diseases, digestion-related problems, skin diseases, ulcers, etc.
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidaemic, hepaprotective, diuretic, and antipyretic properties.
Heart disease: It helps to protect the heart by lowering harmful cholesterol levels and reducing cardiac pain.
Hemorrhoid: Its anti-inflammatory qualities help hemorrhoids by reducing inflammation and speeding up the healing process of the affected skin.
Liver diseases: Along with detoxifying the body, it also aids in liver protection by lowering enlargement and inflammation.
Common cold: Kakamachi is also helpful for symptoms of colds, coughs, and persistent fevers.
Measles: Aside from reducing inflammation and infection, it is also beneficial for the fever associated with measles. Additionally, it reduces body temperature by promoting perspiration.
Asthma: Besides clearing the airways, it also reduces inflammation, feeling of breathlessness, as well as tightness in the chest.
Conjunctivitis: Black Nightshade is useful for conjunctivitis or red eyes.
For skin disorders: Due to its anti-oxidative and rejuvenating properties, kakamachi seeds can be applied externally to reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin.
Arthritic pain: A local application of the whole plant can also reduce joint and muscular pain.
Mouth ulcers: Additionally, it promotes rapid mucosal healing.
Menstrual cramps: During menstruation, it is beneficial for abdominal pain.
Cholagogue: Bile juice secretion is also encouraged by black nightshade.
Hypertension: It is helpful for hypertension since it also lowers blood pressure. (use as per medical recommendations and the severity of the ailment).
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