Solanum procumbens: The correct use

Solanum procumbens belongs to the Solanaceae family. This plant is often widely grown in the Northern and Central provinces of Vietnam. Learn about the uses and how to use Solanum procumbens through the article below.

Solanum procumbens, a popular climbing plant in Vietnam, is not only an ornamental plant but also a valuable medicine in traditional medicine. With the scientific name Solanum procumbens, Solanum procumbens contains many important chemical components such as flavonoids, saponins, sterols, amino acids, alkaloids,... and has many medicinal properties that support human health.

Main uses of Solanum procumbens

• Liver detoxification: Solanum procumbens is considered one of the best herbal medicines for liver detoxification today. The active ingredients in Solanum procumbens help stabilize liver cells, enhance liver function and support effective treatment of hepatitis B.
• Supports the treatment of liver disease: Research shows that Solanum procumbens has the effect of slowing the progression of cirrhosis, reducing the severity of early cirrhosis, anti-oxidation, protecting the liver and inhibiting some cell lines Liver Cancer.
• Treating other diseases: Solanum procumbens is also used to treat rheumatism, tooth decay, pain, flu, cough, allergies, poisonous snake bites, detoxify alcohol and prevent motion sickness.

Uses

• Dosage: Use 40 grams of dried Solanum procumbens per day, boil in boiling water or decoct and drink.
• Combination with other medicinal herbs: To increase effectiveness, you can combine Solanum procumbens with honey and black galangal according to the dosage: 30 grams of Solanum procumbens, 10 grams of nightshade, 30 grams of black galangal. Wash the herbs, decoct or steep with 1.5 liters of water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, then strain and drink during the day.

Solanum procumbens has many health benefits, but you should not use it on your own and consult a doctor before using it, especially for pregnant and lactating women.

With its wonderful uses, Solanum procumbens deserves to be a natural "treasure" for a healthy liver.