CRITICAL REVIEW OF KAKAMACHI (Solanum nigrum Linn.)

Authors

  • Dr. Varsha Babu PG Scholar, Dept. of Dravyaguna vijnana, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapura – 695005
  • Dr. MS Deepa Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna vijnana, Govt. Ayurveda College – 695001

Keywords:

Kakamachi, Solanum nigrum L., Black night shades

Abstract

Aim: To collect and comprehensively review information regarding the identification, pharmacological actions of Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum Linn.) The drug Kakamachi commonly known as black night shade found throughout India and has a long history of therapeutic tradition. It has been extensively used in traditional treatment for various ailments such as pain, inflammation and fever. A lot of research has also been conducted on this plant exploring its pharmacological action, but no review has comprehensively covered all aspects of Kakamachi. Materials and methods: The available literature on Kakamachi  from original Ayurvedic scriptures, classical Ayurvedic texts from different periods, Indian Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia, and scientific databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar, with kakamachi  and Solanum nigrum  as keywords. Conclusion: In this research work, it was found that Kakamachi can be used for its nutritive value and medicinally for preventing various metabolic disorders and skin ailments.

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Dr. Varsha Babu, & Dr. MS Deepa. (2022). CRITICAL REVIEW OF KAKAMACHI (Solanum nigrum Linn.). International Education and Research Journal (IERJ), 8(8). Retrieved from http://ierj.in/journal/index.php/ierj/article/view/2557

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