Botanical Name -: Solanum melongena L
Family Name -: Solanaceae.
Other Name -: Eggplant
Description
Aubergine is a perennial as a an annual tree. It can develop 150cm long. The leaves are long, broad with large coarsely lobed The stem are spiny and flowers are purple with five lobed The flowers are hermaphrodite with pollinated by insects.The fruit are fleshy.It is found in india. It is known as an egg plant. It is a related potato family..Its non-starchy fruit combine well with other foods and provide a versatile ingredient in casseroles, dips and salads. It is high in fibre, low in fat and contains an array of nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, niacin and folic acid, and the minerals iron, calcium, magnesium and potassiumC, niacin and folic acid, and the minerals iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium.The fruit should not be eaten raw. The fruit is nutritious and useful for medicinal purposes. The roots are astringent. . Modern study has establish that this plant contain anthocyanins, nasuin, which are potent antioxidants. The ethonal extract showed anti-inflammatory activity in paw oedema.Steriod saponins, melongosides were solated from seeds, tigogenin, diosgenin were obtained.. It is also known as Bana-bhantaa and used as brihiti in kerala. The fruit contain solasodine, campesterol and beta- sitosterol.
Uses
It is also rich in antioxidant bioflavonoids which can provide protection from stomach cancer. In addition, its mucilaginous fibre can help to lower cholesterol levels, while its high potassium content is useful in the prevention of water retention. Aubergine is reputed to reduce bleeding and has traditionally been used for the treatment of hemorrhoids and bleeding in general. It is an astringent food and is useful in the treatment of diarrhoea. It is also very suitable for inclusion in weight loss programes as one cup of cooked cubes contains only 27 calories, 3 mg of sodium and a trace of fat, but, due to its high fibre content, it provides a feeling of fullness. It is best bought fresh when it is firm, weighty, and free of scars and cuts. . The fruits are also useful for pregnant women. The whole plant is to treat digestive system and heart problems. It is also useful for depression, hysteria and other nervous conditions.The leaves are useful for toxic.. The fruit is antihaemorrhoidal. it is a common indian dish used in curry which is pungent and spicy. Nutritionally Aubergines are rich in Fibre, Folate and Potassium and as with most Vegetables they are low in fat and calories. The whole plant is useful in whole variety of diseases and fevers such as measles. Fruit is given in livett conditions and for amenorrhoea.It stimulate the intrahepativ metabolism of cholesterol, produce a marked drop in blood cholesterol level. . The root are antiasthmatic and leaves are toxic and hence acts as antitoxin
How to use in different diseases
As a poultice is useful for piles , wounds, sore and inflammtion conditions . A decoction is to treat sores and internal haemorrhages. It should be taken one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day .Egg plant is useful in uterine tumor and diarrhea. Solances family is to treat gout, joints pains, athrities pains, swelling . Low in calories and sodium, eggplant can also be counted on to deliver plenty of minerals. As phytochemical monoterpene is useful in prevented in the growth of cancer cells. This plant is is elevated in soluble string advantageous in lowering cholesterol. It is also useful in internal haemorrhage , asthma, dysentery.It is also useful in beverages and desserts forms. Aqueous extract of fruit is reported to inhibit choine edterase activity of human plasma . It is most commonly used externally for the treatment of burns , cold sore and abscesses.The ethonal extract showed anti-inflammatory activity in paw oedema.
Dose and Preparations
Decoction, Poultice
Decoction- 5 to 10ml