Solanum Xanthocarpum

Other names: Solanum virginianum, Kantakari, Yellow-eyed Susan, Yellow-eyed Susan

Solanum Xanthocarpum, also known as Solanum Virginianum, Kantakari, Yellow-flowered Nightshade or Yellow-flowered Pansy, is an herbaceous plant covering all parts of Asian, African and Australian perennial gardens. The plant is characterized by its sophisticated structure, including its tall stems with short sharp spines, showy lilac flowers, and distinctive, almost yellow-colored fruits that are incorporated into globular nodes. It has uses in both the medicinal and culinary industries, thus arousing the interest of a considerable number of consumers.

In medicine, the yellow-fruited moth is used for its medicinal properties. It contains a number of important biologically active compounds such as steroidal saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids, which have significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic and analgesic effects. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, rheumatism and other diseases. In the culinary industry, the yellow-fleshed nightshade is used as a vegetable, specifically processed in sautés, beef stews or vegetable mixtures. It is ideal for making hot curry sauces. The young leaves and shoots are also eaten as a leafy vegetable. In addition, Solanum Xanthocarpum is also used in the pharmaceutical industry, its extract is used to make various medicines for colds, asthma or even diabetes.