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  Therapeutic Role of Mako (Solanum nigrum Linn): An Evidence Based Review

  By Tabassum K, Aalia Parveen

  Abstract: Solanum nigrum Linn commonly known as Mako or black night shade usually grows as a weed found throughout India. It possesses various compounds like glycol-alkaloids, glycoproteins, polysaccharides and phenolic compounds which are responsible for its diverse activities. Though S. nigrum contains one of most dreaded plant toxin solanine, it is a potential reservoir of antioxidants having hepatoptotective, antitumor, cytostatic, anticonvulsant antiulcerogenic and anti-inflammatory effects. As per WHO calculation, about 80% …

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 6–10 Read article →