Black nightshade (lanman)
Solanum americanum
Black nightshade
lanman
Lanman
Solanum americanum
Traditionally used
⚠ Green parts and unripe berries are toxic (solanine) — only when correctly prepared, and not in pregnancy or for children without guidance. Used for fever, inflammation, skin conditions, liver complaints, pain, and slow-healing sores.
Prepared as
WARNING: toxic in large doses. Leaf poultice: crush fresh leaves, apply externally to wounds and skin infections — do not apply to large areas. Ripe berry juice diluted, drink small amounts for antioxidants. Never consume unripe berries. Avoid internal use without herbalist guidance. Wash hands after handling. Avoid during pregnancy and with children.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Pati vèt yo ak ti grenn ki poko mi yo toksik (solanin) — sèlman lè li byen prepare, epi pa pou fanm ansent ni pou timoun san konsèy. Itilize pou lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po, pwoblèm fwa, doulè, ak blesi ki pa vle geri.
Français — ⚠ Les parties vertes et les baies non mûres sont toxiques (solanine) — seulement bien préparé, et pas pendant la grossesse ni pour les enfants sans avis. Utilisé pour la fièvre, l'inflammation, les affections cutanées, les troubles hépatiques, la douleur et les plaies qui cicatrisent mal.
Safety
WARNING: toxic in large doses. Leaf poultice: crush fresh leaves, apply externally to wounds and skin infections — do not apply to large areas. Ripe berry juice diluted, drink small amounts for antioxidants. Never consume unripe berries. Avoid internal use without herbalist guidance. Wash hands after handling. Avoid during pregnancy and with children.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
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