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Maweng Ton
Family
Solanaceae
Species name
Solanum indicum L.
Other Names
Maweng Nok, Ma-uk
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Botanical Characteristic
Small shrub, 1-2 meters tall, stem and branches with sharp thorns. Simple leaves, ovate shape with wavy margins. Light purple flowers in clusters. Small round fruits, light green when young, turning yellow-orange when ripe.
Part of use
Roots, fruits, and leaves
Properties
Roots have expectorant effects, relieve cough, and alleviate asthma symptoms Fruits have expectorant, cough relief, and fever-reducing properties Leaves are used as poultice for wounds and to reduce inflammation
References
1. Khumkrathok S, Klungsupya P, Boonsnongcheep P, Wongsan W. Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Solanum indicum L. root extracts. J Adv Pharm Technol Res. 2022;13(3):236-242. doi:10.4103/japtr.japtr_259_21 2. Arunprasath A, Gomathinayagam M. Nutritional and medicinal values of Solanum indicum L. - a mini review. J Pharmacogn Phytochem. 2020;9(5):2228-2231. doi:10.22271/phyto.2020.v9.i5ae.12701 3. Bhuiyan MNI, Sultana M, Rahaman MH, Mitra S, Ikejima T, Abdel-Daim MM. Solanum indicum Linn: A potential therapeutic candidate against oxidative stress and inflammation. Biomed Pharmacother. 2021;140:111758. doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111758 4. Jaiswal BS, Tailang M. Solanum indicum: ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology - a review. Int J Pharm Sci Res. 2019;10(4):1540-1550. doi:10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.10(4).1540-50 5. Khanom F, Kayahara H, Tadasa K. Superoxide-scavenging and prolyl endopeptidase inhibitory activities of Bangladeshi indigenous medicinal plants. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2000;64(4):837-840. doi:10.1271/bbb.64.837