Long Kui Herb (Solanum nigrum) — Dried Black Nightshade for Traditional Herbal Use

Long Kui (Solanum nigrum), also known as Black Nightshade or by its folk names Hei Xing Xing (黑星星) and Ye Hai Jiao (野海椒), is the dried aerial herb of a traditional botanical long recorded in Chinese herbal practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Long Kui is classified as a heat-clearing, toxin-resolving herb with a bitter, slightly cold nature. It has been prized in folk herbal traditions for its cooling, dispersing character and its ability to support the body's natural balance during seasonal transitions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing herb in TCM practice
• Dried whole herb, sun-dried for preservation
• Known as Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
• 500g value pack for extended use
• Also available for custom grinding on request

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve the herb's natural deep green color, leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, Long Kui yields a gently bitter, slightly cooling infusion with an earthy, herbaceous character. The dried material remains loose and free-flowing, with stems and leaves retaining their structure for even extraction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends for seasonal support
• Folk herbal formulas and preparations
• Custom grinding into powder on request
• External wash preparations in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Long Kui is decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs to support the body's natural balance. It has traditionally been used in herbal washes, poultices, and seasonal decoctions. In some regional traditions, it is simmered into soups or brewed as a daily tea during warm months. The herb is also commonly included in multi-herb formulas where a cooling, dispersing action is desired.

FAQ Q&A