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Manithakkali: The Quiet Healer in the Backyard

Solanum nigrum belongs to the Solanaceae family, the same large plant family that includes tomato, brinjal, chilli, and potato. It is generally a small herbaceous plant with soft stems, green leaves, tiny white star-like flowers, and clusters of berries that turn dark purple to black when ripe. Reviews note that both the leaves and berries are edible, though the leaves need proper cooking and the plant as a whole must be handled knowledgeably because of its alkaloid content.