Solanum torvum

BINOMIAL NAME Solanum torvum
COMMON NAME Turkey berry
FAMILY Solanaceae
TAMIL NAME சுண்டைகாய்
HABIIT Erect shrub
MORPHOLOGY The younger stems are green or purplish in colour and sometimes sparsely covered in prickles or thorns. The younger stems are green or purplish in colour and sometimes sparsely covered in prickles or thorns. The star-shaped flowers are arranged in branched clusters. The flowers have five white petals, that are fused together at the base, and five densely hairy green sepals.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

● Turkey Berry treats cardio, heart related disease.

● Used for the treatment of fever.

● Treat wounds.

● Treat Tooth decay.

● Treat reproductive problems.

● Treat arterial hypertension.

● These little berries also resolve iron deficiency conditions, keep blood sugar levels in check.

SOURCE

● https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/turkey-berry#benefits

● https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/solanum_torvum.htm

● https://images.app.goo.gl/25pxeA6B2xKo1foC8

● https://images.app.goo.gl/oRvXLpE88GEnzW236