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Solanum aviculare |
July: Fruits begin to ripen, and the plant grows actively.
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12 April, 2018
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8 November, 2017
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10 December, 2009
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27 December, 2005
Poisonous and toxic to humans. Used in folk medicine for skin diseases and inflammations.. Requires cautious use due to alkaloid content..
Solanum aviculare is a shrub or small tree with bright yellow fruits.. Native to New Zealand and Australia..
Handpicking ripe fruits, preferably in dry weather. Harvesting young leaves for use after processing.
Harvest fruits when they are bright yellow or orange.. Collect leaves before flowering to reduce toxicity..
Fruits and leaves contain alkaloids and require cooking.. Boiling and rinsing are recommended to remove toxins.. Not fit for food.
Decoction of Solanum aviculare fruits (Multiple boiling with rinsing)
Used cautiously for medicinal purposes
Used cautiously for medicinal purposes
1. Collect ripe fruits.
2. Wash and cover with water.
3. Boil for 10 minutes, drain water.
4. Repeat boiling 2-3 times.
5. Use only after doctor’s advice.
2. Wash and cover with water.
3. Boil for 10 minutes, drain water.
4. Repeat boiling 2-3 times.
5. Use only after doctor’s advice.
Decoction of Solanum aviculare leaves (Boiling with rinsing)
Used cautiously in folk medicine
Used cautiously in folk medicine
1. Collect young leaves.
2. Wash and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain water and repeat boiling twice.
4. Use cautiously.
2. Wash and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain water and repeat boiling twice.
4. Use cautiously.
Tincture of Solanum aviculare fruits (Infusing fruits with alcohol)
Used in traditional medicine under supervision
Used in traditional medicine under supervision
1. Collect and dry fruits slightly.
2. Cover with alcohol or vodka.
3. Infuse for 2 weeks in darkness.
4. Strain and use as directed.
2. Cover with alcohol or vodka.
3. Infuse for 2 weeks in darkness.
4. Strain and use as directed.
Use of decoction for external application (Compresses with decoction)
Helps with skin conditions
Helps with skin conditions
1. Prepare decoction from fruits or leaves.
2. Soak cloth and apply to affected area.
3. Repeat 2-3 times daily.
2. Soak cloth and apply to affected area.
3. Repeat 2-3 times daily.