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Garry Pennington
Posted at:
January 26, 2025
I would like to seek your help.I don?t know this herb, and am not knowledgeable about safety indications or doses. Because it is a nightshade, I suggest care be taken. We have our deadly nighshade, but even the generally-considered-safe vegetables in the nightshade family (tomato, pepper, eggplant, potato) cause adverse symptoms in many people.
In certain parts of Thailand the fruit of the sparrow's brinjal plant (Solanum indicum) is eaten raw as a folk/traditional medicine for the relief of coughs, irritated throats and as an expectorant. I have tried it and found it effective but it is so bitter it is barely palatable. As such I would like to find a way to improve palatability. I have searched the net for possible recipes for syrups made from this herb but so far have been unsuccessful. Would you have any suggestions on preparation of syrups from this herb or other pointers?