The Biobrio 13(1 & 2), 2026

Bridging ethnomedicine and modern science: The phytopharmacological journey of Solanum torvum

Prasun Hilarius Toppo & Neeta Lal

ABSTRACT:

Majority of the pharmaceuticals available today have their origins in plants either directly or indirectly. Solanum torvum Swartz, a member of the Solanaceae family, is a globally dispersed medicinal herbal plant. This review aims to highlight the correlation between the various phytochemicals possessed by S. torvum and their pharmacological implications. A literature search was conducted using various online resources including PUBMED, Google scholar and Science Direct. Due to its abundant phytochemical content, it is utilised in the treatment of a wide range of ailments. In traditional medicine system all over the globe, it is used as a medication against diabetes, hypertension, inflammation, microbial infections, cytotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, immunological disorders and ulcer. The insights gained from this review should improve our understanding of the health benefits of S. torvum and its related phytochemicals, which could pave the way for new pharmaceuticals to treat and prevent diseases.

Keywords:    

Solanum torvum, ethnomedicine, phytopharmacological journey, phytochemical

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