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Solanum virginianum L. Family : Solanaceae Common name : Anakranti/ Kantkari Habit : Herb

Solanum virginianum L.

Family : Solanaceae
Common name : Anakranti/ Kantkari 
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Found along the roadsides and open fields 
Fl. & Fr. : Nov – May

Uses : Whole plant extract is used for bronchial asthma and piles. Decoction of the plant is used in gonorrhea, paste of leaves is useful in the treatment of fever, coughs and asthma. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha

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