Solanum torvum root

See also : Turkey Berry

Health Benefits and Uses of Solanum torvum root

• There is not much research on chemical composition of Solanum torvum roots, but steroidal glycosides (astorvosides A-G) and jurubine have been isolated.
• The roots are reported to act as anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor. And it is used usually in for of decoction for stomachache, indigestion, amenorrhea, rheumatism, cystitis, veneral diseases (gonorrhea, urethritis), tuberculosis and malaria.
• Externally applied on sores, wounds, bleeding, burns and rashes.
• In the Philippines Solanum torvum roots decoctions are drunk as an antidote for poisoning, and are given to women after childbirth to prevent blood loss.
• In Malaysia pounded roots are aplied to heal cracks in the feet.
• In Indonesia, a tincture made from chopped root steeped in rice alcohol for two weeks, is taken nightly (mostly by slender young women) to promote weight gain.
• In Bangladesh, combination of S. torvum root and leaf juice is used for treatment of asthma, diabetes and hypertension.
• In Brasil root juice is used for treatment of liver diseases, tuberculosis and as a anti-anemic.
• Nepalese use root juice to stop vomiting due to weakness.
• The pounded root is inserted into the cavity of a decayed tooth to relieve toothache.
• In Tripura region in India, ashes of dried roots are applied locally for curing condyloma.
• Solanum torvum root (300 ug/ml) strongly inhibited the melanin production of B16 melanoma cells without significant cytotoxity