-Solanum trilobatum is an amazing plant that has been used as a medicine since ancient times. It is a popular medicinal plant both in the Ayurveda and Siddha system of healing.

This plant is commonly found in the southern region of India along with some other countries like Srilanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Although this plant is found across all the southern states of India, it is extensively used in the state of Tamilnadu. Where it is called as Thuthuvalai.

This plant is used as a leafy vegetable for the preparation of chutneys, curries, and rasam considering its numerous health benefits.