A Review: Solanam Nigrum and Its Pharmacological Activities

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Abstract: 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.