How much does black nightshade berry cost per jin? A detailed explanation of its four major differences from black goji berry
Black nightshade berry, also known as wild grape, water eggplant and black eggplant, is an annual herbaceous plant that looks very much like black goji berry, and is widely cultivated because it has a certain edible value. So how much does black nightshade berry cost per jin? What is the difference between it and black goji berry?
1. Introduction to black nightshade berry:
1. Is black nightshade berry toxic?
Black nightshade berry contains trace amounts of toxins, but it does little harm to the human body. This is because black nightshade berry contains solanine, which is similar to saponin; after eating it, symptoms of poisoning such as headache, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. If eaten in excess, it can cause a faster heartbeat, mental confusion and even coma, so it must be eaten in moderation.
2. Is black nightshade berry black goji berry?
Black nightshade berry is not black goji berry, but it looks very similar to black goji berry. It can be seen in most areas of China, and because it has different names in different places, many people are not clear about it. For example, in the Cangzhou area of Hebei, black nightshade berry is called heiliuliu; in the Chaoshan area it is called wudiangui; in the Anhui area it is called dazhuanliu; in southern Hebei it is called wild grape; and in Zhoukou, Henan, it is called heitiantian.
2. How much does black nightshade berry cost per jin?
The market price of black nightshade berry is not expensive. It is distributed throughout China, and most of it is priced at 5-6 yuan per jin, while the expensive kind can also reach more than ten yuan per jin. If you buy a lot, the price will be slightly cheaper, but not by much. In addition, prices vary because of different markets and places of origin. For example, the usual selling price in the Chengdu area is about 14 yuan per jin, and the selling price of wild black nightshade berry in Hebei province is 15 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.
3. What is the difference between black nightshade berry and black goji berry?
Difference 1, different family and genus: black nightshade berry belongs to the order Tubiflorae, family Solanaceae, genus Solanum, species Solanum nigrum, an annual herbaceous plant; black goji berry belongs to the order Tubiflorae, family Solanaceae, tribe Solaneae, genus Lycium, species Lycium ruthenicum, a multi-thorny shrub plant.
Difference 2, different appearance: the black nightshade plant is 30-100 cm tall, with an upright stem and ovate leaves. When it blooms in summer, the flowers are white and very small, looking like umbrellas. The fruit is green when unripe and purple-black when ripe. The black goji plant is about 20-150 cm tall, with many branches, small and thick leaves, and thorns on the branches. The flowers grow on short branches and are light purple. It generally blooms and bears fruit from May to October, and the fruits it produces stick together, are black, and have many sunken places.
Difference 3, different distribution range: black nightshade is found all over China, growing as long as it is by roadsides, in mountain areas and other such places; black goji berry is mostly distributed in the desert areas of western China, such as Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu and Ningxia, and can also grow in relatively harsh places such as dry riverbeds and salinized sandy land.
Difference 4, different effects: black nightshade berry has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and reducing swelling and resolving blood stasis, and the whole plant can be used as medicine; black goji berry has the effects of protecting eyesight, beautifying the skin and nourishing the complexion, and improving sleep quality, and is generally used for making tea and so on.
Overall, the market price of black nightshade berry is not expensive. Generally, one jin can be bought for 5-6 yuan, but because markets differ, prices will vary, so try to buy it at the local market. In addition, although black nightshade berry is similar to black goji berry, the two still differ somewhat in effects and distribution range, so you must pay attention when buying. If you do not know how to distinguish them, you can identify them according to the four methods above.