All about eggplant > Medicinal Properties  

From yesterday…
Until the 18th century, the eggplant was looked upon in Europe as something nefarious, capable of inducing fever or epileptic fits. It was even called Solanum insanum by the great botanist and taxonomist Linnaeus before he changed it to Solanum melongena (see history.)

To today…
Eggplant is not eaten plain nor used in infusions. It can be cooked in various ways to provide medicinal properties without resorting to the rich and heavy method of cooking it in oil.

• Anti-rheumatism

• Cardiac
  recommended for those with cardio-vascular illnesses and obese persons whose excess weight is harmful to their heart. See also: cholesterol

• Combats constipation

   

• Digestive

   

• Lowers cholesterol
  Eggplant contains elements that trap cholesterol in the intestine and cause it to be eliminated from the body. It thus helps prevent the formation of fatty deposits around the heart.

   

• Diuretic

   

• Relieves colic

   

• Reduces stomach ulcers

   

• Sedative

   

• Calmative

   

• Stimulant for the liver and intestines