ABEDRU
Turkey berry
Solanum torvum
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
Multiple parts
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Plant-based iron and often consumed to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia
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Loaded with a variety of unique compounds such as gallic acid, and ferulic acid, and have strong anti-inflammatory properties
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Has a concentration of glycoalkaloids so if consumed in large doses it can have adverse digestive and neurological symptoms, but when ripe it is better to be consumed
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Often consumed for pregnant and breastfeeding women to consume raw turkey berries to improve iron status and promote lactation
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
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N/A
OTHER USES
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Produced large clusters of pea-sized berries that can be used for culinary, horticulture, and medicinal
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It easily spreads like weeds and can be found all over the world
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All parts of the plant can be used, its roots, leaves, stems, and fruit are used for medicinal and culinary purposes throughout the world
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Fruit is often fried in oil or ghee and consumed whole
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Leaves, stems, and roots may be dried and consumed as a powder, tea, or tincture