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| BINOMIAL NAME | Solanum melongena |
| COMMON NAME | Brinjal |
| FAMILY NAME | Solanaceae |
| TAMIL NAME | கத்தரிக்காய் |
| HABIT | Eggplant is an annual or short-lived perennial plant that is very sensitive to cold temperatures and well branched. |
| MORPHOLOGY | Brinjal is an annual or short-lived perennial plant that is very sensitive to cold temperatures. It grows fastest when the temperature ranges between 70 and 85 degrees. It produces an edible shiny glossy fruit. The plant may grow 2 to 4 feet tall and is multi-branched. The leaves and stems have star-shaped hairs, and the small violet flowers are also star-shaped |
| MEDICINAL USES | • Brinjal are high in fiber and low in calories. • Brinjal has Antioxidants like vitamin A and C which helps to protect cells against damage. • Antioxidants defense against disease like cancer as well as many other potential diseases. • Brinjal are high in Iron can help combat helath conditions like anemia. • Brinjal are rich in natural chemicals called phytonutrients which have been known to improve mental helath. • White brinjal is used to treat diabetes and the roots to relieve asthma. |
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