The present work discusses the separation and purification of bioactive compounds from the crude ethanolic extracts of cassia italica and solanum nigrum leaves. Invitro and invivo studies of antidiabetic activity of. Names of black nightshade in various languages of the world are also given. The leaves for this species appeared to have a serrated margin. In experimenting on dogs, very varying results have been obtained, which may be explained by the fact that the active principle, solanine, on which the poisonous properties of this and the preceding species. Seed dormancy and germination in solanum nigrum and s. Data source and references for solanum nigrum black. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. Unripe green fruit of solanum nigrum does contain solanine and should be avoided, but the ripe fruit is perfectly edible and quite delicious.
Solanaceae nightshade family, potato family medicinal use of black nightshade. Similarly, for another species of the same genus, spilanthes 5 please purchase pdf split merge on. We studied antiinflammatory effect of ethanolic extract of solanum nigrum leaves and ricinus communis root bark using chicken skin as model. This group, that includes the type species of the genus, s. L, prickly herb, phytoconstitutents, medicinal uses, phytoremediation, abstract solanum virginianum l syn solanum xanthocarpum schrad. Physicians do worthily use it, and that seldom as a nourishment, but always as a medicine. The airdried ripe fruit of solanum carolinense linne fam.
The latin specific epithet americanum, from the americas or american, refers to the fact that this species orginated in the americas, the new world, but now is. The results indicate that the whole plant extracts of solanum nigrum may recommend to use in preparation of herbal drugs. Data source and references for solanum nigrum black nightshade from the usda plants database. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade makoi 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. Soil and climate well drained loamy soils are suitable. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in black nightshade. Black nightshade solanum nigrum belongs to family solanaceae which is commonly known as makoy, deadly nightshade, etc. Apoptosis,biological activities, cassis italic, pure compounds, solanum nigrum 1. 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. Traditional medicinal uses solanum torvum is a pharmacologically important species of the family solanaceae.
The present study describes the extraction of bioactive compounds from leaves of solanum nigrum, identification and quantification of organic acids present and its. Solanum diphyllum, commonly known as the twoleaf nightshade, template. Solanum trilobatum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The fruit, root, leaves, flowers berry and the entire plant is used as medicine. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy.
It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. 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. Chemical composition of solanum nigrum linn extract and. Medicinal action and uses this species has the reputation of being very poisonous, a fact, however, disputed by recent inquiries. Nonetheless, ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales. 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. Solanum incanum of which the roots are applied orally as extracts 23. Jul 17, 2012 solanum nigrum is, by the way, much more commonplace. Being a hardy plant, even land with medium fertility can give a good stand.
Solanum nigrum naturally occurs in africa and is used as food as well as. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum. In kenya four varieties of it grow and three are highly sought after. It is native to south america but naturalized in greater antilles, caribbean and central. But pascal left a link to an excellent article by author and forager sam thayer that puts in the nail in the coffin of the. The latin generic name solanum is derived from solor or solatus, comforter, for some plants in this genus that were used medically, specifically s. 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. Black nightshade is highly variable, and poisonous plant experts advise to avoid.
Varieties rrl202, rrlsl6, glaxo, arka sanjivini and arka mahima are suitable for cultivation. Pdf in vitro antibacterial activity in the extracts of solanum nigrum. Plants is a species of nightshade native to the americas. Philippine herbal mediciines an illustrated compilation by dr godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses. Steroidal alkaloids from solanum erianthum are useful in industry as steroid precursors. Solanum nigrum linn sn belongs to the solanaceae family, is a plant. For asthma, cough, breathlessness, tuberculosis and other respiratory problems.
Black nightshade solanum nigrum is edible and delicious. Tubers developing at the tip of the stolons, globose to ellipsoid, very variable in size, weight and colour. Solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. Solanum nigrum l commonly as black nightshade is a dicot weed in the solanaceae family. Effect of solanum nigrum and ricinus communis extracts on. Sep 19, 2017 solanum nigrum medicinal uses black night shade how to make compost faster and know when its ready. Introduction medicinal plants have been used by humans for centuries in folklore medicine sermakkani and thangapandian, 2012.
The international status of ipgri is conferred under an. It is called as manathakkali in tamil and plays a key role in improving health conditions. Root system usually 4050 cm deep, without obstructions up to 1 m. Solanum nigrum black nightshade, common nightshade. Ethnopharmacological activity of solanum nigrum international. Solanum diphyllum encyclopedia of medicinal plants. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Stem erect, branched, herba ceous above, woody below, and green. Solanum nigrum, the most popular shortlived perennial shrub is also known by another name called the black nightshade.
Solanum tuberosum is native to central and south america, but is now widely naturalized beyond its native range in extratropical regions and is considered a weed in many places including australia, indonesia, micronesia, india, and turkey holm et al. Extract a indian night shade plant from the earth and cut it into pieces. Fruit rounded berry, orangered to black with many white seeds. Solanum nigrum solanaceae commonly known as makoi or black. Solanum trilobatum herb uses, benefits, cures, side. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm long. Brihati solanum indicum information, medicinal uses and. In the traditional chinese medicine solanum nigrum has been used for centuries because of its diuretic and antipyretic effects 29. Some forms of this plant are occasionally cultivated, especially in western africa and tropical asia, for their edible fruits or leaves. 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. Black nightshade herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Solanum nigrum, medicinal activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and anticancer activity, chemical constituents, polyphenolic compound.
The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in the rift valley, western and nyanza provinces of kenya 230 s. Traditional phytotherapy among the nath people of assam pdf. Medicinal plants are also incorporated into the historical medicine of virtually all human cultures. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its clusters of dark green round fruits that turn a bright yellow when ripe. 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. Cover the pot with a lid tightly and put it on the stove. Weve blogged about the confusion between the edible solanum nigrum and the toxic deadly nightshade or atropa belladonna in a post last year. Aboulenein1, faten abu elela1, emad shalaby1 and hany elshemy1 abstract. It is external application cures skin diseases and gives relief in burns, itching, pain etc. Abu hossain abstract solanum nigrum is an important plant in traditional medicines belongs to the family of solanaceae. 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. The issue of the edibility of black nightshade solanum nigrum came up in the comments on our post on forager pascal baudar. Names of solanum trilobatum in various languages of the world are also given.
Solanum nigrum, the european black nightshade or simply black nightshade or blackberry. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. A mature plant and b seedling of eastern black nightshade. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in. 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. Philippine herbal mediciines an illustrated compilation by dr godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal study. Medicinal action and usesthis species has the reputation of being very poisonous, a fact, however, disputed by recent inquiries. Solanum mammosum, also known as apple of sodom, cows udder, breastberry, fox face, macaw bush, love apple, mickey mouse plant, macawbush, nipple nightshade, nipple fruit, tit fruit, pigs ears, titty fruit, tit plant, zombie fruit, turkey berry is a flowering plant in the family solanaceae. Solanum nigrum solaynum kneegrum, the black nightshade is found in the old world, africa to india and beyond.
Jul 25, 2015 solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade makoi solanum nigrum also known as black nightshade or makoi h kakamachi is a perennial shrub found in wooded areas. Solanum ptycanthum or indian nightshade medicinal usage. Leaves of these plants were dried under shade and powdered. Solanum nigrum is currently used in egyptian folk medicine for some of gastrointestinal tract git disorders 17. The present study describes the extraction of bioactive compounds from leaves of solanum nigrum, identification and quantification of organic acids present and its beneficial effects on diabetic status in rats. 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. The herb is 10 to 60 cm high with a green, smooth and semiclimbing stem. Solanum nigrum black nightshade plays an important role in traditional. It has expectorant, analgesic, sedative, diaphoretic properties. Potent anticancer and antioxidant activities of active. How solanum trilobatum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade. The whole plant is antiperiodic, antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, narcotic, purgative and sedative. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine.
How black nightshade is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. A revision of the old world black nightshades morelloid clade of. In parts of the us solanum nigrum berries are made into pies. 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. Medicinal value sources of fodder and browse commercial value rural and urban economic value. The flowers, stem, leaves and the fruits are a suitable one for getting relief from various types of disorders.
They reduce crop quantity by competition and crop quality by contaminating harvested products. Introduction solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the family solanaceae. A neili genetic distance neighbour joining tree based on 448 aflp. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. It is an annual herbaceous plant of 1060 cm high with a green, smooth and semiclimbing stem. Medicinal uses of solanum ptycanthum or indian night shade. Parts of this plant can be highly toxic to livestock and humans, and its considered a weed. Solasodine is a nitrogencontaining analogue of diosgenin, a compound often used as raw material for the production of medicinal steroids. This herbal plant has certain heights varying from 30120 cm with leaves having 4. Solanum nigrum l medicinal uses medicinal plants archive. Genetic diversity of the african hexaploid species solanum scabrum. Its leaves are used as a green, boiled twice or more like pokeweed. Although solanum nigrum is a rich source of one of the plants most dreaded.
Aug 23, 2015 solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. These traditional uses are summarized in the following table table 1. Request pdf chemical composition of solanum nigrum linn extract and induction of. Solanum nigrum is an erect, muchbranched annual plant growing around 60cm tall. Ripe berries and cooked leaves of edible strains are used as food in some locales, and plant parts are used as a traditional medicine. The wonderful healing properties of solanum nigrum or. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in solanum trilobatum. This herb is commonly found in most of the disturbed habitats and wooded regions as well. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum torvum. Potent anticancer and antioxidant activities of active ingredients separated from solanum nigrum and cassia italica extracts ahmed m.
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