DECODING THE HEALING POWER OF SOLANUM NIGRUM L.: A REVIEW OF PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL

Article History: Submission: 16.09. 2023, Revision: 30.09.2023, Acceptance: 08.10.2023, DOI Information: https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMSCI.V3I2.2023/21-37

Authors

  • Reetu Associate Professor, Seiko College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, India.
  • Shashank Tiwari Director & Professor, Lucknow Model College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, India.

Keywords:

Solanum nigrum, Black Nightshade, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological properties, Traditional medicine, Antioxidant activity

Abstract

Solanum nigrum Linn. Black Nightshade, widely distributed and with a wide supportive pharmacology of action, has been reviewed for its traditional usage, phytochemical components, supportive action, potential toxicity, and potential future directions in this paper. It is traditionally used among different states to treat, among others, skin morbidities, gastrointestinal morbidities, respiratory tracts, as an analgesic, and antipyretic. Phytochemicals: fine yellow-colored flavonoids glycosides, tannins, and saponins are also packed in the genuine parts of the complex. Other phytochemical components contain even better alkaloids. In the explanation of method, analytical work has found some other bioactivity sources. It contains bioactive alkaloids and antioxidants, along with antibiotic, and diabetics properties. This whole sample also contains toxic piggy-backed components such as methylating and controlling solarmargine. Safety is therefore strongly correlated to its usage. It remains as a chance of researching the pathways we know today, including molecular basis, clinical instruction, application of biotechnology types, and close linkage to the exposure of persons and present healthcare.

Author Biography

Shashank Tiwari, Director & Professor, Lucknow Model College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, India.