Ethno medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of solanum incanum (lin.)

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dc.contributor.authorWambugu, Stanley N.
dc.contributor.authorSagini, Micah N.
dc.contributor.authorGithinji, Charles G.
dc.contributor.authorKariuki, Helen N.
dc.contributor.authorNgeranwa, J.J.N.
dc.contributor.authorMwonjoria, John K.
dc.date.accessioned2015-02-13T07:00:19Z
dc.date.available2015-02-13T07:00:19Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionJournal articleen_US
dc.description.abstractSolanum incanum is used in Africa and other parts of world as a folklore remedy for various ailments that include; sore throat, angina, stomach ache, ear inflammation, snake bites, wounds, liver disorders, skin ailments (ringworm), warts, inflammatory conditions, painful periods and fever. Phytochemical studies of this herb indicate that it contains substances such as steroidal alkaloids, glyco-alkaloids, antioxidants (flavo-noids and chlorogenics), saponins and even carcinogenic substances. The herbal extract posses’ antinociceptive, antipyretic, anti-spasmolytic, orexic, anorexic, hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anti-schistosomal, anti-fungal, and anti-cancer activity. The herb is therefore likely to be a major source of novel, affordable and effective therapeutic substances against myriad ailments afflict-ing people in the world. This review explores the phyto-pharmacological effects of the S. incanum and compiles vital information that may assist researchers on what is known about this herb and gaps for further investigation.en_US
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2 (2) (2014) 17-20en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/12222
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherScience Publishing Corporationen_US
dc.subjectSolanum Incanumen_US
dc.subjectAntipyreticen_US
dc.subjectAntinociceptiveen_US
dc.subjectAntimicrobialen_US
dc.subjectAnticanceren_US
dc.titleEthno medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of solanum incanum (lin.)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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