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Solanum nigrum (MAKO) with Dynamic Therapeutic Role and Pharmacological Actions: A Review

Farooqui Shazia Parveen, Khaleel Ahmed, MA Siddiqui, MA Quamri, Meenu Doni, Sana Baig

Abstract


Solanum nigrum is an important plant in traditional medicines belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is used in hepatitis, fever, dysentery, and stomach complaint. The juice of the plant is used on ulcers and other skin diseases. The fruits are used as a laxative, appetite stimulant, and for treating asthma and "excessive thirst". Traditionally the plant was used to treat tuberculosis. It is known as peddakashapandlakoora in the Telangana region. The leaves of this plant are used to treat mouth ulcers that happen during winter periods. It is known as manathakkalikeerai in Tamil Nadu and kagesoppu in Karnataka, and apart from its use as a home remedy for mouth ulcers, it is used in cooking like spinach. The boiled extracts of leaves and berries are also used to alleviate liver-related ailments, including jaundice. The juice from its roots is used against asthma and whooping cough. S. nigrum is a widely used plant in oriental medicine where it is considered to be antitumorigenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, diuretic, and antipyretic activity. Chinese experiments confirm that the plant inhibits growth of cervical carcinoma.

 

Keywords: Solanum nigrum, Kakamachi, Solanaceae, Mako

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Farooqui Shazia Parveen, Khaleel Ahmed, MA Siddiqui, MA Quamri, Meenu Doni, Sana Baig. Solanum nigrum (MAKO) with Dynamic Therapeutic Role and Pharmacological Actions: A Review. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2019; 6(2):
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Solanum nigrum, Kakamachi, Solanaceae, Maku

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