Is manathakkali keerai good for health?

Manathakkali keerai has many medicinal properties. The leaves have high medicinal value and aid in the cure of stomach and mouth ulcers. They also help with indigestion problems. When making this soup always use freshly plucked leaves and homemade coconut milk for best taste and results.

Can I eat manathakkali keerai?

The tamil name is Manathakkali keerai. The small dark fruit which the plant bears is really good to taste and has immense medicinal value. Gravies and vathals are made with the unripe fruits but it is the ripe fruits which are very tasty to eat.

What is the English name for manathakkali?

black night shade
It is also known as manathakkali. It’s many English names are ‘black night shade’, ‘sunberry’ and ‘wonder cherry’. The botanical name is Solanum nigrum. As I write this, the greens are growing lush and happy in a corner of the keerai patch in my garden.

Is manathakkali good for pregnancy?

Manathakkali keerai recipes taken during pregnancy improves digestion and reduces the vomiting sensation. Manathakkali keerai has high nutritional value, plenty of vitamins and minerals and is very safe to be taken during pregnancy. People in rural areas use manathakkali keerai for ulcer problem.

What are the health benefits of manathakkali keerai?

It reduces the body heat and prevent diseases that are caused by over heat. Manathakkali keerai acts as a medicine to treat dropsy. For acne, eczema and psoriasis, solanum nigrum is the best medicine prescribed by grannies. The small berries of the herb is used as a good cure for asthma and fever.

Which is the best form of manathakkali Vatical?

Manathakkali vatical which are nothing but the dried fruits are also widely consumed in Tamil Nadu and manathakkali vathal kuzhambu | manathakkali vathal kulambu is a delicacy and we make it often at home both for it’s taste and health benefits.

Is the manathakkali plant good for diabetics?

Traditionally manathakkali has always been suggested for diabetic patients and this use has been proven through research too. In a study done on rats for 21 days, the water decoction of the plant significantly reduced blood sugar levels.

How is manathakkali used to treat stomach ulcers?

In our home, we mainly use only manathakkali for treating ulcers, we make poriyal with manathakkali leaves very often along with manathakkali soup. To treat stomach ulcer, morning and night stick to traditional foods that are easy on the stomach and that can be easily digested like idli, steamed foods, etc.