Although they both have black berries and share the nightshade name, solanum nigrum is distinct from atropa belladonna deadly nightshade in many ways. Solanum trilobatum herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Inhibitive action of solanum nigrum extract on the corrosion. It grows mostly in tropical and subtropical countries. It shows medicinal properties like antimicrobial, anti. Solanum toxicarium is used as a poison by the natives of cayenne. Solanum nigrum l medicinal uses medicinal plants archive. Ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, an. Quantitative study of medicinal plants used by the. The international status of ipgri is conferred under an. Commonly, solanum nigrum height is around 30 until 175 cm and it has many branches. The whole plant is antiperiodic, antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, narcotic, purgative and sedative.
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. Victor kuete, in toxicological survey of african medicinal plants, 2014. Black night shade is one of the largest and most variable species groups of the genus. Sep 19, 2017 solanum nigrum medicinal uses black night shade. In european traditional medicine, the plant has been used as a strong sudorific, analgesic, and sedative with powerful narcotic properties. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade.
Nonetheless, ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, and plant parts are used as a. Potent anticancer and antioxidant activities of active ingredients separated from solanum nigrum and cassia italica extracts ahmed m. Aboulenein1, faten abu elela1, emad shalaby1 and hany elshemy1 abstract. 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. Solanum nigrum is a species in the solanum genus, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia and south africa. 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. In the present work we have evaluated the extract of the leaves and berries of solanum nigrum as a green. It is used in various forms as a medicinal plant and it is. Aqueous, ethanol and diethyl ether extract of solanum nigrum was prepared. While this plant has lots of properties, the aim of this study is to overview its therapeutic effects of solanum nigrum. India is the largest producer of medicinal plants and brightly called as the.
These traditional uses are summarized in the following table table 1. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Traditional medicinal uses solanum torvum is a pharmacologically important species of the family solanaceae. Besides the abovementioned species, others are used for medicinal, alimentary, and other purposes. World journal of pharmaceutical and life sciences wjpls. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Leaves of solanum nigrum were coarsely powdered and extracted. This page was last edited on 19 january 2019, at 11. Plants is a species of nightshade native to the americas. Solanum trilobatum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Though this species group is often referred to as solanum nigrum complex, the section is composed of a large number of morphogenetically distinct taxa, which show their greatest. Black nightshade, hounds berry, petty morel and others synonymes. Fruit rounded berry, orangered to black with many white seeds.
Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum torvum. 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 present work discusses the separation and purification of bioactive compounds from the crude ethanolic extracts of cassia italica and. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the family solanaceae. Inhibitive action of solanum nigrum extract on the. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in black nightshade. The berries and the root are anodyne, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac and diuretic.
Medicinal value sources of fodder and browse commercial value rural and urban economic value. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in. 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. Names of black nightshade in various languages of the world are also given. List of various diseases cured by solanum trilobatum. The wonderful healing properties of solanum nigrum or. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. List of various diseases cured by black nightshade. It has expectorant, analgesic, sedative, diaphoretic properties. Solanaceae nightshade family, potato family medicinal use of black nightshade. It is called as manathakkali in tamil and plays a key role in improving health conditions.
Root, whole plant and leaves are used but fruits of black colour are not used as they possess toxicity, therefore they are not used for medicinal purposes. Some are employed almost universally as narcotics to allay pain, etc others are sudorific and purgative. Ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, and plant parts are used as a traditional medicine. Stem erect, branched, herba ceous above, woody below, and green. Solanum virginianum is an erect or creeping herbaceous perennial plant that sometimes becomes woody at the base. The chemical constituents commonly found in solanum nigrum are glycoalkaloids. In this study, we discuss about the hypoglycemic and antidiabetic effects of the solanum nigrum on normal and alloxaninduceddiabetic rats. How black nightshade is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Solanum laciniatum is an evergreen shrub growing to 1.
Like henbane, it is said to have originated in eurasia, eventually being spread to the americas. The genus solanum contains a number of species which are possessed of active physiological properties and some of which have been used to a considerable extent in medicine s. It has been stipulated that the cooked ripe fruit of black solanum nigrum is safe to eat. Africa, asia, europa, naturalized in other regions.
Lubilubi, solanum nigrum, deadly nightshade philippine herbal therapy an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart with botanical information,chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal research. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in solanum trilobatum. Black nightshades flowers appear as white stars with large yellow anthers. Parts of this plant can be toxic to livestock and humans. Solanum nigrum wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Solanaceae commonly known as black nightshade that have been extensively used in traditional medicine in india and other parts of world to. This plant should be used with caution, see the notes above on toxicity. Solanum nigrum black nightshade, common nightshade. Apr 04, 2016 know about solanum xanthocarpum medicinal use and pictures. The present work discusses the separation and purification of bioactive compounds from the crude ethanolic extracts of.
It is external application cures skin diseases and gives relief in burns, itching, pain etc. Data source and references for solanum nigrum black. The flowers, stem, leaves and the fruits are a suitable one for getting relief from various types of disorders. The fruit, root, leaves, flowers berry and the entire plant is used as medicine. Solanum diphyllum, commonly known as the twoleaf nightshade, template. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. Top of page the genus solanum contains about 1700 species. Introduction solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the family solanaceae. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm long. Acute toxicity studies revealed the nontoxic nature of the solanum nigrum plant extract there was no lethality or any toxic reactions found with the selected dose until the end of the study period. 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. Leaves of, solanum nigrum werecollected from botanical garden of kolli hills, tamilnadu, india, and dried in shade till total moisture is removed from the plant.
Pdf medicinal plants are extensively used to cure various infectious diseases in. Some forms of this plant are occasionally cultivated, especially in western africa and tropical asia, for their edible fruits or leaves. General information solanum virginianum is an erect or creeping herbaceous perennial plant that sometimes becomes woody at the base. The extraction process was done with the help of soxhlet apparatus. It is an annual herbaceous plant of 1060 cm high with a green, smooth and semiclimbing stem. Solanum nigrum l commonly as black nightshade is a dicot weed in the solanaceae family. Solanum nigrum itself is a predominantly eurasian species. 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. Parts of this plant can be highly toxic to livestock and humans, and its considered a weed. 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. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Solanum nigrum is a plant with medicinal value, found throughout tamil nadu, india and belongs to the family solanaceae. Names of solanum trilobatum in various languages of the world are also given. Solanum nigrum is an erect, muchbranched annual plant growing around 60cm tall. Its also known as kateli or kantakari is a perennial, thick, bright green and branched shrub. The leaves and berries of solanum nigrum are widely used to cure mouth ulcer. Solanum nigrum black nightshade seeds world seed supply. Solanum nigrum flower is inflorescence with 2 10 white or violet buds. Solanum nigrum european black nightshade is a species in the solanum genus, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia, and south africa. The species name torvum means harsh, fierce or sharp. Brihati solanum indicum information, medicinal uses and. We, for the first time, conducted this quantitative study in the area to document medicinal plants uses, to preserve traditional knowledge, and also to motivate the local residents against the vanishing wealth of traditional knowledge of medicinal flora. Solanum laciniatum kangaroo apple, new zealand nightshade. It is harvested in the autumn when both flowers and fruit are upon the plant, and is dried for later use.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum. 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 in leaf all year, in flower from july to october, and the seeds ripen from august to october. The folk knowledge of medicinal plants species of kohesafaid range was unexplored. How solanum trilobatum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Solanaceae nightshade family, potato family medicinal use of horse nettle. Solanum nigrum, medicinal activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and anticancer activity, chemical constituents, polyphenolic compound.
Potent anticancer and antioxidant activities of active. European black nightshade solanum nigrum or locally just black nightshade, duscle, garden nightshade, garden huckleberry, hounds berry, petty morel, wonder berry, smallfruited black nightshade, or popolo is a species in the solanum genus, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia, and south africa. Aug 23, 2015 solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. Other chemical constituents reported in leaves are steroidal glycosides 12. 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.
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. The leaves for this species appeared to have a serrated margin. Solanum nigrum is benefited to human from ancient time. Abu hossain abstract solanum nigrum is an important plant in traditional medicines belongs to the family of solanaceae. Black nightshade herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Data source and references for solanum nigrum black nightshade from the usda plants database. 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. Antibacterial activity in vitro of medicinal plants. Very recently, from the unripe berries, a previously undescribed. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm l.
Institute of plant genetics and crop plant research, gaterslebeninternational. Nov 14, 2016 brihati solanum indicum information, medicinal uses and more traditionally brihati, is used in treatment of respiratory ailments asthma, catarrh, dry and spasmodic cough, dropsy, heart diseases, chronic fever, colic, scorpion stings, difficult urination, and worm infestation. Solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. Its leaves is located alternate, group and oval with sharp top and base but wavy until flat. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its clusters of dark green round fruits that turn a bright yellow when ripe.
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