Thoothuvalai (தூதுவளை), known in English as the purple-fruited pea eggplant, is the botanical Solanum trilobatum, a plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). AVM Herbals’ powder is made from the whole plant.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: தூதுவளை (Thoothuvalai)
- English: purple-fruited pea eggplant
- Botanical: Solanum trilobatum L. (family Solanaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: whole plant
In Tamil kitchens
Thoothuvalai is a kitchen-garden herb in Tamil homes, where the leaves are used as a cooking green. AVM’s own product page notes that it is even eaten as a dosa green.
In the Siddha tradition
Thoothuvalai is a well-known herb of Siddha practice and is traditionally used to support respiratory wellness. AVM Herbals groups it with related herbs and preparations in the Respiratory collection; for how the range is organised by the three humours, see the Wellness Guide.
In the AVM Herbals range
Thoothuvalai Powder lists the whole plant as its ingredient. Its product page gives the ingredients and the directions for use; please follow the directions on the pack. For the Tamil product terms used across the range, see The Forms of Siddha Preparations.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
தூதுவளை (Solanum trilobatum) தமிழ் இல்லங்களில் கீரையாகவும் பாரம்பரிய மூலிகையாகவும் அறியப்படுகிறது. ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸ் தூதுவளைப் பொடி முழுச் செடியிலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது; பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Solanum trilobatum L., accepted species, family Solanaceae: gbif.org/species/2931071
- English Wikipedia — Solanum trilobatum (Tamil name தூதுவளை, family, culinary use): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_trilobatum
- AVM Herbals product listing (ingredient line, whole plant): Thoothuvalai Powder
This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.