Development and Physico-chemical analysis of digestive pills from Makoi (Solanum nigrum).

Abstract

Solanum nigrum belongs to family Solanaceae. Blacknightshade & Makoi are the common name for it. The chem. constituents commonly found in Solanum nigrum are glycoalkaloids, glycoproteins, polysaccharides, polyphenolic compds. such as gallic acid, cathechin, protocatechuic acid, caffeic acid, epicatechin, rutin etc. Solanum nigrum has very much importance as a medicinal plant. Root, whole plant and leaves are used but fruits of black color are not used as they possess toxicity, therefore they are not used for medicinal purposes. Reddish- brown colored fruits are used for edible purpose. It has been also extensively used in traditional medicine In India and other parts of world to cure liver disorders, digestion, chronic skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, painful periods, fevers, diarrhoea, eye disease, hydrophobia etc. Exts. prepd. with using spices condiments exhibited stomach disorders and also improved digestion activity as compared to other digestive pills. [on SciFinder(R)]