Eggplant

The warmed fruit paste is applied to painful joints.

The fruit is anti-haemorrhoidal and hypotensive.

It is also used as an antidote to poisonous mushrooms.

It is bruised with vinegar and used as a poultice for cracked nipples, abscesses and haemorrhoids.

The leaves are narcotic and poisonous.

A decoction is applied to discharging sores and internal haemorrhages.

A soothing and emollient poultice for the treatment of burns, abscesses, cold sores, haemorrhoids and similar conditions can be made from the leaves.

Aubergine leaves are toxic and should only be used externally.
The ashes of the peduncle are used in the treatment of intestinal haemorrhages, piles and toothache.
A decoction of the root is anti-asthmatic, astringent and general stimulant. It is made into a powder and applied both internally and externally as a remedy for bleeding.