MAKOH – MAKOY- MAKOH FRUIT – MAKOI PHAL – BLACK NIGHT SHADE – SOLANUM NIGRUM

Makoh – Makoy – Desi Jadi Buti is a common herb or short-lived shrub, found in many woody areas, as well as other habitats. It is of 12 to 47 inches, leaves are 1.6 to 3.0 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide and is ovate or heart-shaped. The flowers are greenish or whitish petals, which are curved and surround with bright yellow anthers. These makoy berries are purple-black to dull black in color and 6-8 mm in size. In India, these berries turn red when they are ripe.

The scientific name of Makoy is Solanum nigrum. The other name is Black Night Shade. It has characteristic features like it is the small, erect, soft and delicate herb of Ayurveda with smooth and soft branches and stems. Makoy has many medical benefits like- analgesic, reduces pain and inflammation, expectorant, sedative by nature, and diaphoretic properties. Makoy herb also manages the skin problems like burns, itching, and pain etc. if applied locally.

MAKOH – MAKOH FRUIT – BLACK NIGHT SHADE – SOLANUM NIGRUM Benefits:

Helps us in preventing and curing the following:

• For painful joints poultice of leaves are prepared and applied locally.
• Roots of the plant are used for insomnia.
• Ear drops are prepared from lukewarm juice of leaves to get relief from pain in ears.
• Stomatitis is known as inflammation in the mouth of the mucous membrane. Mukh-Pak is the name of the disease in Hindi. Chewing 5-6 fresh leaves of this herbal plant are helpful.
• For skin disease, a paste of leaves are prepared and applied externally.

Other Names:

Makoy, Makoh, Solanum Nigrum, Black Night Shade, Damiyaa, Gurkamai, Kakmachi, Black Nightshade, Garden Nightshade, Petty Morel, Deadly Nightshade, Schwarzer Nachtschatten, Giftbeere, Hundsbeere, Mondscheinkraut, Saukraut, Sautod, Piludi, Makoi, Makoy, Mako, Ganikayeagida, Ganikegida, Ganike, Ganikesopu, Kage hanninagids, Solanum nigrum Linn, Kanoni, Ghati, Rubaah Turbuk, Angoor Shifa, Roozbaaragh, Mako, Kakmachi, Kakamachika, Makoh, Mako.

Safety Information:

• For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
• Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
• Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
• All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.