Solanum xanthocarpum (Yellow Berried Night Shade): A review

[摘要] Solanum xanthocarpum (Solanaceae) (SX) is an important medicinal herb in Ayurvedicmedicine. Since, there are few articles on this plant, the present review is undertaken tosummarize available data and compile all the updated information on its phytochemical andpharmacological activities. Various studies indicated that SX possesses antiasthmatic,hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and insect repellent properties. Although theresults are very encouraging and indicated that some of the constituents of the plant likesolasodine and diosgenin are important therapeutically, the herb should be studied moreextensively to confirm these results and reveal other potential therapeutic effects. Varioustraditional claims like immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antianaphylactic andantitumor effects of the plant are still remain to be validated scientifically. Clinical trials for thereported preclinical studies should be performed urgently to further validate the claims onhumans.

[学科分类] 药理学