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: Received: 14 September 2024 / Approved: 16 September 2024 / Online: 16 September 2024 (15:29:29 CEST)
How to cite:
Yadav, R.; Tiwari, S. Solanum indicum Linn.: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Scientific Discoveries. Preprints2024, 2024091260. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1260.v1
Yadav, R.; Tiwari, S. Solanum indicum Linn.: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Scientific Discoveries. Preprints 2024, 2024091260. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1260.v1
Yadav, R.; Tiwari, S. Solanum indicum Linn.: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Scientific Discoveries. Preprints2024, 2024091260. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1260.v1
APA Style
Yadav, R., & Tiwari, S. (2024). Solanum indicum Linn.: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Scientific Discoveries. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1260.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Yadav, R. and Shashank Tiwari. 2024 "Solanum indicum Linn.: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Knowledge and Modern Scientific Discoveries" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1260.v1
Abstract
Solanum indicum Linn, is commonly known as Indian Nightshade or Poison Berry belongs to the family Solanaceae. This review studied the botanical description, traditional uses of its seeds, its chemical composition, pharmacological properties and modern applications in medicinal system. The plant is rich in alkaloids, steroidal saponins, flavonoids and phenolic acids having diverse pharmacological activities and phytochemical profile. It is used in treatment of various respiratory disorders, inflammation, skin problems and gastrointestinal disease since ancient times. Scientific research in modern times also tested many of the traditional uses revealing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial activities as well as some cytotoxic and even antidiabetic effects. These pharmacological activities show potential future as uses for organic drugs, natural health products, skincare formulations and agricultural advancements.
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