Description

Eggplants, also known as aubergines, belong to the nightshade family of plants and are used in many different dishes around the world. Although often considered a vegetable, they’re technically a fruit, as they grow from a flowering plant and contain seeds. There are many varieties that range in size and color. And while eggplants with a deep purple skin are most common, they can be red, green or even black. In addition to bringing a unique texture and mild flavor to recipes, eggplant brings a host of potential health benefits.

• English Name: Wild Egg Plant
• Urdu Name: بھٹ کٹیا
• Scientific Name: Solanum Surrattense Burn

Uses & Health Benefits:

• The dried fruit powder is used as an internal medicine and the oil extracted is used for external application in the treatment of leucoderma. Useful in cough, asthma, chronic rhinitis,, dropsy, acute bronchitis and fever accompanied with chest affections.
• Used To Treat For Leucoderma.
• Used Against Chronic Fever.
• Used For Skin Infections.

• Leaves are used against chronic fever and are also used against scabies, whole plant is used for skin infections, and paste of the plant is orally used for chest congestion.Whole plant is also used against the prolonged period of menses.

• The juice of berries is used in sore-throat. Like roots, seeds are also administered as an expectorant in asthma and cough. The plant is credited with diuretic properties and is used to cure dropsy.

• Useful In Cough, Asthma, Chronic.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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