Solanum nigrum, medicinal activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and anticancer activity, chemical constituents. Sep 19, 2017 solanum nigrum medicinal uses black night shade how to make compost faster and know when its ready. Solanum nigrum l medicinal uses medicinal plants archive. Names of black nightshade in various languages of the world are also given. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A total of 1572 genera and 5521 species are identified but only 600 plant species are documented and used for medicinal uses waheed et al. The juice of the plant used on ulcers and other skin diseases. Elhag ram, badwi mae 2011 hepatoprotective activity of solanum nigrum extracts on chemically induced liver damage in rats. Solanum nigrum solanaceae commonly known as makoi or black nightshade, usually grows as a weed in moist habitats in different kinds of soils, including dry, stony, shallow, or deep soils, and can be cultivated in tropical and subtropical agro climatic regions by sowing the seeds during aprilmay in wellfertilized nursery beds.
The word herb has been derived from the latin word, herba and an old french word herbe. Their chemical structures were elucidated using spectroscopic analysis, chemical degradation, and derivatization. Solanum nigrum, medicinal activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and anticancer activity, chemical constituents, polyphenolic compound. It is believed to have antipyretic, diuretic, anticancer, and hepatoprotective effects. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.
Some traditional uses of the plant include the treatment of pain, inflammation and fever 20,21. Use of the same or similar vernacular names for several species of the group causes problems with identification. Although solanum nigrum have a long history of medicinal use within the traditional chinese system, it has been only recently in the west that we have begun to understand their pharmacological possibilities. Aboulenein1, faten abu elela1, emad shalaby1 and hany elshemy1 abstract. Introduction solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the family solanaceae. General information solanum virginianum is an erect or creeping herbaceous perennial plant that sometimes becomes woody at the base. Black nightshade, hounds berry, petty morel and others synonymes.
Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum. Solanum nigrum flower is inflorescence with 2 10 white or violet buds. Solanum trilobatum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The flowers, stem, leaves and the fruits are a suitable one for getting relief from various types of disorders. Medicinal solanum solanum khasianum clarke, solanaceae among the various plants which are being used as raw materials for the production of steroidal drugs, steroidbearing solanum holds an important place due to its quick growth and low initial investment in its commercial cultivation. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in solanum trilobatum. Kantakari solanum xanthocarpum details, benefits and. Plants is a species of nightshade native to the americas. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region other uses the plant is sometimes used as a rootstock for tomatoes solanum lycopersicum and aubergines solanum melongena, where it conveys resistance to bacterial wilt and nematodes. To my delight and i am sure of anyone who picks up this book, i discovered it contains nug. Solanum nigrum naturally occurs in africa and is used as food as well as medicinal plant in cameroon to treat pneumonia. Solanum nigrum or manathakkali is used to cure liver disorders, mouth ulcers, fevers and constipation.
Top of page the genus solanum contains about 1700 species. Heo ks, lim kt 2004 antioxidative effects of glycoprotein isolated from solanum nigrum l. The present work discusses the separation and purification of bioactive compounds from the crude ethanolic extracts of cassia italica and solanum nigrum leaves. The encyclopedia of medicinal plants download ebook pdf. These traditional uses are summarized in the following table table 1. The employed statistical analysis ensures that the developed method. During the summertime, this plant has been heavily used to supplement beverages to quench thirst on hot days in taiwan and several southern asian countries. The wonderful healing properties of solanum nigrum or. List of various diseases cured by black nightshade. Jul 25, 2015 solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshademakoi solanum nigrum also known as black nightshade or makoi h kakamachi is a perennial shrub found in wooded areas.
Commonly, solanum nigrum can grow vigorously in the open nature like paddy, field, and garden. The fruit, root, leaves, flowers berry and the entire plant is used as medicine. Solanaceae commonly known as black nightshade that have been extensively used in traditional medicine in india and other parts of world to cure liver disorders, chronic. Antibacterial activity in vitro of medicinal plants. The generic name is derived from classical greek and roman terms, and means comforter a reflection of the medicinal properties of many members of the genus. The solanum nigrum complex species have also been used traditionally as medicine.
The herb is 10 to 60 cm high with a green, smooth and semiclimbing stem. Solanum nigrum is an erect, muchbranched annual plant growing around 60cm tall. Fam family, t tree, h herb, c climber, s shrub plant common name maturity period botanical name or family parts used average price rs. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm l. Documents about solanum nigrum solni this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Terrestrial plants have been used as medicines in egypt, china, india and greece from ancient time. Importance and uses of medicinal plants biotech articles. Many species make up the solanum nigrum complex, and some include s. The species name torvum means harsh, fierce or sharp. Black nightshade herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
Solanum nigrum black nightshade, common nightshade. The international status of ipgri is conferred under an. Each plant part has its own medicinal value and is used as siddha medicinal herb. The present study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical, proximate, mineral and ascorbic acid composition of solanum incanum fruit. Solanum nigrum is an important plant in traditional medicines belongs to the family of solanaceae.
Aug 23, 2015 solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. Most weed references to black nightshade predating the. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Some forms of this plant are occasionally cultivated, especially in western africa and tropical asia, for their edible fruits or leaves. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in black nightshade. Pdf solanum nigrum black nightshade is widely used in ethnomedicine for its hepatoprotective. These analyses were carried out using standard methods. Potent anticancer and antioxidant activities of active. Solanum nigrum, folklore medicine, anticancer, solanine. Solanum nigrum l commonly as black nightshade is a dicot weed in the solanaceae family.
We do not use these to store personal information about you. Solanum nigrum, the european black nightshade or simply black nightshade or blackberry nightshade, is a species in the genus solanum, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia, and south africa. They are often referred in the group called as medicinal plants or herbs which are used to maintain human health and uses since long time ago. Ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, and plant parts are used as a traditional medicine. Victor kuete, in toxicological survey of african medicinal plants, 2014. Solanum nigrum itself is a predominantly eurasian species. It possesses various therapeutic properties such as anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, antiinflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, antidiabetic, antibacterial, and antiseizure properties. Learn some remedies of kantakari to treat your health problems. It is an annual herbaceous plant of 1060 cm high with a green, smooth and semiclimbing stem. It is used in various forms as a medicinal plant and it is. Data source and references for solanum nigrum black nightshade from the usda plants database.
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its clusters of dark green round fruits that turn a bright yellow when ripe. Traditional medicinal uses solanum torvum is a pharmacologically important species of the family solanaceae. It possesses various therapeutic properties such as anticancer. Since there has been much controversy regarding safety of use of glycoalkaloids as anticancer.
Pdf phytochemical, proximate and mineral analyses of. In search for ecofriendly materials for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and corrosion inhibition, the leafextract of solanum nigrum have. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in. Solanum incanum, solanum nigrum solanaceae in the plant family solanaceae night shadow plants the genus solanum is a very large group of about 1400 species found throughout in the temperate and tropical regions of the world like solanum aviculare europe, new zealand, s. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. The leaves for this species appeared to have a serrated margin. Africa, asia, europa, naturalized in other regions. Solanum diphyllum, commonly known as the twoleaf nightshade, template. While this plant has lots of properties, the aim of this study is to overview its therapeutic effects of solanum nigrum. Biological source it consist of the dried and full grown berries of solanum khasianum cr belonging to the family. Effects of solanum nigrum aqueous extract on normal and.
Potent anticancer and antioxidant activities of active ingredients separated from solanum nigrum and cassia italica extracts ahmed m. Nov 09, 2012 kantakari solanum xanthocarpum details, benefits and medicinal uses know what are health benefits and medicinal uses of kantakari in ayurveda. Logeshwari3 1department of zoology, holy cross college, tiruchirappalli620002, tamil nadu, india. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshademakoi solanum nigrum also known as black nightshade or makoi h kakamachi is a perennial shrub found in wooded areas. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and associated content indicates your acceptance of. Abu hossain abstract solanum nigrum is an important plant in traditional medicines belongs to the family of solanaceae. Solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the solanaceae family. Besides, the berries contain a steroidal glycoalkaloid known as solasodine. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade. Invitro and invivo studies of antidiabetic activity of.
Nutrition tip id 4519845236 excellent and effective eating healthy plans and info. Ethnobotanical notes and phytopharmacologiques on solanum. It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such uses. Data source and references for solanum nigrum black. Solanum nigrum health benefits, medicinal uses and solanum. Commonly, solanum nigrum height is around 30 until 175 cm and it has many branches.
The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm long. Solanum nigrum is a traditionally used important medicinal plant with multiple therapeutic properties such as antiproliferative, antiseizure, antiinflammatory, antipoison, antioxidant and antipyretic activity 19. It has expectorant, analgesic, sedative, diaphoretic properties. Medicinal plants are extensively used to cure various infectious diseases in human beings, hence solanum nigrum, was investigated for its activity against the isolated pathogens from sputum samples.
It is used in hepatitis, fever, dysentery, and stomach complaint. Stem erect, branched, herba ceous above, woody below, and green. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. Solanum nigrum is benefited to human from ancient time. An illustrated, scientific and medicinal approach appears to be a medical compendium of plants intended as a guide and reference resource for professionals in the field. Solanum nigrum linn sn belongs to the solanaceae family, is a plant growing widely in south asia, and has been used in traditional folk medicine. Fruit rounded berry, orangered to black with many white seeds. Solanum nigrum is regarded as an environmental weed in victoria, western australia, new south wales, queensland and the northern territory. Steroidal glycoalkaloids from solanum nigrum target. Solanine 29 is a glycoalkaloid poison first extracted from the berries solanum nigrum and mostly found in all parts of species of the family solanaceae, such as solanum melongena, solanum tuberosum, and solanum lycopersicum. List of various diseases cured by solanum trilobatum. It is harvested in the autumn when both flowers and fruit are upon the plant, and is dried for later use. The term medicinal plant includes various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in the.
Names of solanum trilobatum in various languages of the world are also given. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Click download or read online button to get the encyclopedia of medicinal plants book now. Uses medicinal uses as described in traditional and folklore solanum xanthocarpum used by the local people as folk medicines in treating throat infections and other inflammatory problems 14. This plant was chosen not only for being nutritive, but also for their folkloric reports of medicinal properties 4. Buy solanum nigrum plant online at nurserylive best.
Medicinal metabolites with common biosynthetic pathways in. Parts of this plant can be highly toxic to livestock and humans, and its considered a weed. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administration, preparation, etc. Solanaceae nightshade family, potato family medicinal use of black nightshade. Introduction natural products, especially plants, have been used for the treatment of various diseases for thousands of years. It is external application cures skin diseases and gives relief in burns, itching, pain etc. The whole plant is antiperiodic, antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, narcotic, purgative and sedative. The airdried ripe fruit of solanum carolinense linne fam. Medicinal value sources of fodder and browse commercial value rural and urban economic value. The present work discusses the separation and purification of bioactive compounds from the crude ethanolic extracts of.
How black nightshade is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. How solanum trilobatum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The fruits are known for several medicinal uses like anthelmintic. Evaluation of antibacterial, antifungal and phytochemical. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum torvum. The present study describes the extraction of bioactive compounds from leaves of solanum nigrum, identification and quantification of organic acids present and its. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in the rift valley, western and nyanza provinces of kenya 230 s. It is called as manathakkali in tamil and plays a key role in improving health conditions. In the present study, hptlc is used to detect the presence and amount of triterpenoids and phytosterols in different plant parts fruit, stem, leaf, and root of solanum xanthocarpum schrad. Solanum nigrum solanaceae commonly known as makoi or black nightshade. Although sn is a rich source of one of plants most dreaded toxins solanine, it has appreciably demonstrated. Solanum nigrum is a species in the solanum genus, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia and south africa.
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