Open AccessA Review: Solanam Nigrum and Its Pharmacological Activities
Author(s) -
M. Shenbagam,
Rashmi Sulthana
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal for research in applied science and engineering technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-9653
DOI - 10.22214/ijraset.2022.41384
Subject(s) - solanum nigrum , phytochemical , traditional medicine , terpenoid , antibacterial activity , chemistry , ethanol , phenols , botany , biology , organic chemistry , bacteria , biochemistry , medicine , genetics
Black nightshade, or Solnum nigrum (Sn), nicknamed Makoi, has a wide range of ayurvedic characteristics and is well-known for its therapeutic virtues. However, this does not guarantee that it will attract the attention of therapeutic users. Aqueous, ethanol, and diethyl ether extracts of Solanum nigrum were produced, and antibacterial activity against the isolated bacteria was determined at four different concentrations of each extract. In compared to aqueous and diethyl ether extracts, ethanol extracts had the highest antibacterial activity. Alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, the ethanolic extract of Solanumnigrum phenols were found in the plant’s phytochemical examination Keywords: Solanum nigrum, pharmacological activities, medical plant.