Ingredient profile
Makoy
Solanum nigrum
Black nightshade, traditionally used in Ayurvedic liver formulations.
- Hindi
- मकोय
- Sanskrit
- Kakamachi
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Part used
- whole plant
Traditional use
Makoy, or black nightshade, is a common leafy herb with small white flowers and clusters of black berries.
In Ayurvedic tradition
Known in Sanskrit as Kakamachi, it is used in Ayurvedic formulations traditionally associated with the liver.
How it is traditionally taken
Used as whole-plant powder or juice within formulations.
Safety notes
Unripe berries should not be eaten. Use only processed preparations as directed. Use as directed on the product label. This profile is for general education and is not medical advice.
References
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (monograph: Kakamachi) pharmacopoeia