Tag: Makoy

For centuries, black nightshade (*Solanum nigrum*) has been used in traditional medicine across Asia and Africa. This versatile herb offers various uses of black nightshade leaves, both culinary and medicinal, once prepared correctly to mitigate potential toxicity. It is not to be confused with the highly poisonous deadly nightshade.

Native to Eurasia and cultivated across various temperate regions, the Makoy fruit is a small, dark-colored berry known by several names. The English name for Makoy fruit is commonly referred to as Black Nightshade, Garden Nightshade, or Petty Morel. This article delves into the identity of this globally distributed plant, its medicinal history, and the crucial distinction between edible and toxic varieties.