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5 Seeds
Black Night Shade, Solanum nigrum, Nastergal Berry
Perennial. An indigenous herb with hairy, toothed leaves and small white flowers that turns into berries. The berries are said to be poisonous when green, but when they ripen and turn black they can be eaten fresh or made into jam or syrup for ice cream.
The young leaves are also popular as pot herb (spinach).
A tea made with the leaves tastes like fresh peanuts before they are roasted.
Medicinal uses: Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-eczema, Anti-pruritic (jeuk), Treat chronic eczema, Treat anti-pruritic skin conditions, Treat eye inflammation,
The berries give a light to dark blue dye - the depth of colour can be increased by adding more berries. The leaves are used for obtaining a green colour.