Manathakkali or Black nightshade is a tiny fruit which is sun dried and used for long time.  It reduces the body heat and prevents diseases that are caused by excessive heat. Manathakkali acts as medicine for acne, eczema and psoriasis.  solanum nigrum is the best medicine prescribed by grandmothers. The small berries of the herb is used as a good cure for asthma and fever. It benefits all age groups and can be consmed by frying it in little oil and mixed with rice or as side dish for curd rice or sambar rice. One of the missing traditional food connected to this Generation