Manathakkali Seeds

The Manathakkali Plant (Solanum nigrum), grown from Manathakkali Seeds, is a traditional medicinal herb and leafy green vegetable widely used in South Indian cuisine and Ayurveda. Its small black berries and tender green leaves are known for their health benefits, especially in soothing ulcers and improving digestion. Easy to cultivate at home in pots or gardens, Manathakkali is valued for both its culinary and medicinal properties, making it a must-have in every herbal garden.

🌟 Benefits

• Soothes ulcers and supports stomach health.

• Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins for overall nourishment.

• Leaves are used in traditional cooking (dals, kootu, poriyal).

• Known in Ayurveda for anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.

• Easy to grow at home for fresh medicinal greens.

🌿 Care Tips

• Requires full to partial sunlight for best growth.

• Grows well in well-drained, fertile soil.

• Water moderately; avoid waterlogging.

• Can be grown in pots, balconies, or backyard gardens.

• Regular plucking of leaves encourages fresh growth.

🪴 Alternative Names in Indian Languages

• Botanical Name: Solanum nigrum

• English Names: Black Nightshade, Garden Nightshade

Regional Names

• Hindi: मकोय (Makoy)

• Tamil: மணத்தக்காளி (Manathakkali)

• Telugu: కకమాచ (Kakamachi)

• Kannada: ಗಿಡ ಮಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ / ಕಕ್ಕಮಾಚಿ (Gida Manasinakayi / Kakkamachi)

• Malayalam: മുത്തനക്ക (Muthanakka)

• Marathi: माकोय (Makoy)

• Gujarati: મકોઈ (Makoi)

• Bengali: মাকোই / ক্ষুদ্র ধুতুরা (Makoi / Khudra Dhutura)

• Punjabi: ਮਕੋਇ (Makoi)