A Brief Review on Solanum nigrum

Abstract

Solanum nigrum Linn (N.O. Solanaceae) commonly known as black
nightshade or mako is widely distributed throughout India. Its berries are used in
Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine as hepatoprotective, laxative, alternative,
aphrodisiac, tonic and diuretice. Freshly prepared extract of plant is effective
in cirrhosis of liver and opium poisoning¹. The whole plant of Solanum nigrum
L. has been traditionally used in various types of cancers in China².