Is Tomato Leaf Edible?

But the leaves of the plant are tender, fragrant and, yes, completely edible. Contrary to popular opinion, you can eat tomato leaves just like any other garden green. ... Tomatoes, like eggplant and chili peppers, are indeed part of the nightshade family.

Is tomato leaf poisonous?

Yes, they are toxic because they do contain toxic alkaloids, including tomatine and solanine. But they're not toxic enough to poison you unless you consume them in very large quantities. (An adult would have to consume about 1 pound/450 g of tomato leaves to become sick.)

What are the benefits of tomato leaves?

Another study has shown tomato leaves and tomato stems to have higher antioxidant activity and polyphenols (plant-based micronutrients that help fight disease and improve overall health) than tomato fruits. What's most surprising is the discovery of tomatine as a cancer inhibitor.