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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Traditional herbal uses and pharmacological properties of Solanum erianthum D. Don plant among Kokni tribal from Satana tehsil of Nashik District of Maharashtra
Authors
Dr. Sachin D Kuvar
Abstract
The present study documents the traditional herbal uses and
pharmacological properties of Solanum erianthum D. Don among the Kokni
tribal community of Bhilwad village from Satana tehsil of Nasik district,
Maharashtra. The study revealed that different parts of the plant including
leaves, roots, fruits and bark are widely used by the Kokni tribe for the
treatment of fever, cough, asthma, skin infections, wounds, body pain,
inflammation, digestive disorders and respiratory ailments. Pharmacological
evaluation from available scientific literature indicates that Solanum
erianthum D. Don possesses significant antioxidant, antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hepatoprotective, and cytotoxic activities. These
medicinal properties are mainly attributed to the presence of bioactive
phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenolic
compounds, and steroidal glycosides. The study highlights the importance of
preserving indigenous ethnomedicinal knowledge and emphasizes the therapeutic
potential of Solanum erianthum D. Don for future herbal drug
development. Proper scientific validation and conservation strategies are
essential to promote sustainable utilization of this valuable medicinal plant.
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Pages:373-377
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sachin D Kuvar "Traditional herbal uses and pharmacological properties of <i>Solanum erianthum</i> D. Don plant among Kokni tribal from Satana tehsil of Nashik District of Maharashtra". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 373-377
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