Solanum indicum ( Solanum indicum ) is a perennial plant of the Solanaceae family found mainly in Southeast Asia, characterized by beautiful purple to pale purple flowers. In Ayurveda and folklore, it has been used for a wide range of purposes, including maintaining respiratory, urinary, and gynecological conditions.
It has been traditionally recorded that it has been used for diuresis, sweating, pain relief, diarrhea, coughs, hemorrhoids, asthma, bronchitis, childhood asthma and other respiratory problems, vaginal edema and uterine function support, physical recovery, and maintaining a favorable environment for pregnancy and conception. In some areas, it has also been reported to be used to maintain scalp and hair condition (to combat alopecia).
In terms of ingredients, it has been reported that it contains steroid alkaloids such as solanine , solanidine , and solasonine , as well as diosgenin , β-sitosterol , lanosterol , solamargine , and tomatidenol . Based on these ingredients, basic research and knowledge of traditional use suggest that it may have anti-inflammatory , expectorant , bronchodilator support , diuretic , hormone-like activity support , and antibacterial effects.
Characteristics of Tenjiku Solanum
- Scientific name: Solanum indicum
- Classification: Solanaceae (family Solanaceae)
- Japanese name: Tenjiku Nasubi
- Appearance: A perennial plant with beautiful purple flowers
- Distribution: Tropical and subtropical regions, mainly in Southeast Asia
- Parts used: Fruit, root, whole plant (traditional use)
Main ingredients (reported examples)
- Steroid alkaloids: solanine, solanidine, solasonine, solamargine
- Sterols: β-sitosterol, lanosterol
- Saponin-related component: Diosgenin
- Others: Tomatidenol, etc.
Expected effects
- Respiratory support: It has been suggested that by expectorating phlegm and relieving airway tension, it may contribute to maintaining respiratory conditions such as cough, asthma, and bronchitis.
- Diuretic and water metabolism support effects: It has been suggested that by regulating the body's water balance, it may contribute to reducing swelling and maintaining excretory function.
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to reducing pain and discomfort by regulating the inflammatory response.
- Supports sweating and thermoregulation: It has been suggested that it may contribute to thermoregulation and improved circulation.
- Supports feminine condition: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining the environment for pregnancy and conception by stabilizing uterine function and hormone balance.
- Intestinal condition support effect: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining intestinal balance, such as preventing diarrhea and indigestion.
- Hemorrhoid and peripheral circulation support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to local circulation and reducing inflammatory load.
- Supports scalp and hair condition: Based on its traditional use, it has been suggested that it may contribute to stabilizing the scalp environment and maintaining hair condition.
