How black nightshade is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Medicinal action and usesthis species has the reputation of being very poisonous, a fact, however, disputed by recent inquiries. The international status of ipgri is conferred under an. Year 2002 isbn 0881925276 description excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of nepal. These seeds are dried in sunlight for 12 days and then stored in cloth or a plastic or glass bottle for further use.
Fruit rounded berry, orangered to black with many white seeds. The juice of black nightshade is sometimes used to treat fever and alleviate pain. Names of solanum americanum in various languages of the world are also given. Solanum americanum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Solanaceae nightshade family, potato family medicinal use of black nightshade. Antibacterial and free radical scavenging activity of a medicinal plant solanum xanthocarpum. The arabs use the bruised leaves as an application to treat burns and ulcers, skin diseases and scrofulous and cancerous. Its leaves is located alternate, group and oval with sharp top and base but wavy until flat. List of various diseases cured by black nightshade. Medicinal action and uses this species has the reputation of being very poisonous, a fact, however, disputed by recent inquiries.
It has expectorant, analgesic, sedative, diaphoretic properties. It is external application cures skin diseases and gives relief in burns, itching, pain etc. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in. In particular the fruit helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and is suitable as part of a diet to help regulate high blood pressure. Sep 19, 2017 solanum nigrum medicinal uses black night shade solanum nigrum medicinal uses black night shade. Phytochemical evaluation and antioxidant activity of piper.
Solanum nigrum is a species in the solanum genus, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia and south africa. The whole plant is antiperiodic, antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, narcotic, purgative and sedative. It has a strong white taproot, with many lateral roots being produced in moist and fertile surface soils. Names of black nightshade in various languages of the world are also given. The airdried ripe fruit of solanum carolinense linne fam. Buy black nightshade solanum nigrum herbal fire botanicals. Parts of this plant can be toxic to livestock and humans. 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. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in solanum americanum. Commonly, solanum nigrum height is around 30 until 175 cm and it has many branches. Inhibitive action of solanum nigrum extract on the.
The complete herbal by nicholas culpeper free ebook. The integrated taxonomic information system itis provides authoritative taxonomic information on solanum nigrum, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of north america and the world. Traditional medicinal uses of 126 species from papua new guinea, including information on any modern research into the plants. Extract a indian night shade plant from the earth and cut it into pieces. The purpose of this study was to determine the species of solanum nigrum complex found in rift. 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. Inhibitive action of solanum nigrum extract on the corrosion. Solanum nigrum l medicinal uses medicinal plants archive.
The aubergine is used mainly as a food crop, but it does also have various medicinal uses that make it a valuable addition to the diet. Black nightshade, hounds berry, petty morel and others synonymes. Solanum nigrum european black nightshade or simply black nightshade is a species in the genus solanum, native to eurasia and introduced in the americas, australasia, and south africa. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm l. The plant is well known for its medicinal properties.
The black pepper is the fruit of the plant piper nigrum p. Black nightshade herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. 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. 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 wonderful healing properties of solanum nigrum or. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Phytochemical and pharmacological activities of solanum. Brihati solanum indicum information, medicinal uses and.
Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum. Traditional medicinal uses solanum torvum is a pharmacologically important species of the family solanaceae. The botany, traditional medicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of s. Solanum nigrum, medicinal activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and anticancer activity, chemical constituents, polyphenolic compound.
Solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. The flowers, stem, leaves and the fruits are a suitable one for getting relief from various types of disorders. Cover the pot with a lid tightly and put it on the stove. The present work discusses the separation and purification of bioactive compounds from the crude ethanolic extracts of. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. 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. Page 16 health benefits and cons of solanum tuberosum m.
In the present work we have evaluated the extract of the leaves and berries of solanum nigrum as a green. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. It is an annual herbaceous plant of 1060 cm high with a green, smooth and semiclimbing stem. The leaves and berries of solanum nigrum are widely used to cure mouth ulcer.
The possible protective effect of solanum nigrum fruit extract snfet was investigated for its antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activity against ethanolinduced toxicity in rats. Solanum nigrum, the european black nightshade or simply black nightshade or blackberry. Solanum nigrum black nightshade, common nightshade. A large scrambling evergreen, strong smelling shrub with stout recurred prickles, leaves were opposite, often rugose, scabrid on both sides, flowers were small, normally orange but often white to dark red, in heads which are. Solanum torvum is considered to be a serious threat to the productivity and sustainability of pasture4. The solanum nigrum complex black night shade grown in the. Solanum nigrum is a plant with medicinal value, found throughout tamil nadu, india and belongs to the family solanaceae. Medicinal uses of solanum ptycanthum or indian night shade. Solanum nigrum l commonly as black nightshade is a dicot weed in the solanaceae family. The principal use of the plant has been to treat gastritis, enlargemen of glands, inflammations of mucous membranes, herpes, and as a narcotic. This page was last edited on 19 january 2019, at 11. Title global invasive species database publication. Amaranthus viridis linn medicinal uses medicinal plants.
Family verbanaceae is commonly known as wild sage or red sage and lantana weed. 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. Phytochemistry and pharmacological studies on solanum torvum. Pepper, biological value and medicinal uses of piper nigrum for future aspects. Solanum incanum of which the roots are applied orally as extracts 23. The experimental animals were intoxicated with 20% ethanol 7. These traditional uses are summarized in the following table table 1. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in black nightshade. Ipni nomenclature info for solanum nigrum nomenclatural information about solanum nigrum is provided by the international plant names index ipni. Many species make up the solanum nigrum complex, and some include s. Solanum nigrum flower is inflorescence with 2 10 white or violet buds. 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. Antibacterial activity in vitro of medicinal plants.
Antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic effect of solanum nigrum. The descriptions under the medicinal uses section merely represent, for purposes of information exchange, the systematic collection of scientific. Ive been reading about solanum nigrum, and there is a big debate in italy wether its fruits are edible or not. Aboulenein1, faten abu elela1, emad shalaby1 and hany elshemy1 abstract. It is harvested in the autumn when both flowers and fruit are upon the plant, and is dried for later use. The solanum nigrum complex species have also been used traditionally as medicine. Who monographs on selected medicinal plants volume 3. Introduction solanum nigrum is a medicinal plant belonging to the family solanaceae. 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. Solanum virginianum is an erect or creeping herbaceous perennial plant that sometimes becomes woody at the base. Aug 23, 2015 solanum nigrum herbal plant contains many medical properties which help to treat various types of health disorders. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Solanum ptycanthum or indian nightshade medicinal usage.
Africa, asia, europa, naturalized in other regions. Solanum nigrum is a herbal plant that has been traditionally used in oriental medicines and is believed to have various biological activities 5,66, 67, 87. Parts of this plant can be highly toxic to livestock and humans, and its considered a weed. Commonly, solanum nigrum can grow vigorously in the open nature like paddy, field, and garden. Traditional uses the berries and leaves are mainly used for medicinal purposes, besides the other parts of the whole plant. In the traditional chinese medicine solanum nigrum has been used for centuries because of its diuretic and antipyretic effects 29. List of various diseases cured by solanum americanum. It is called as manathakkali in tamil and plays a key role in improving health conditions. Title plants and people of nepal publication author manandhar.
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