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Solanum nigrum
Also known as: Solanum nigrum L
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Jul 29, 2025 8 facts
claimIn the Bench Maji Zone and Soro District of Ethiopia, Solanum nigrum is utilized for its nutritional and health benefits, particularly within traditional medicine.
measurementIn a pair-wise ranking of wild edible plants in the Goba District, Solanum nigrum L. was the most preferred species, receiving a total score of 58, which corresponds to 27.9% of the total possible score.
claimSolanum nigrum L and Carissa spinarum L are consumed for their nutritional value and are simultaneously utilized to address inflammation, wounds, or respiratory illnesses.
measurementSolanum nigrum L. was the most utilized and significant wild edible plant species among surveyed respondents in the Goba District study, achieving a preference score of 70.
claimSolanum nigrum L., Lagenaria abyssinica (Hook.f.) C. jeffreyi, and Syzygium guineense (F.White) Byng were identified as the three most preferred wild edible plant species for culinary purposes in the Goba District study.
claimSolanum nigrum L. plays a primary role in traditional medicine, a finding confirmed by multiple studies.
claimIn the Goba District study, Solanum nigrum L., Lagenaria abyssinica (Hook.f.) C. jeffreyi, and Syzygium guineense (F.White) Byng were identified as the three most preferred wild edible plant species for food.
claimMarket surveys conducted in Ogeya, Dishi town, and Angela in the Goba District revealed that Solanum nigrum L. was the only wild edible plant species actively sold in the markets.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 6 facts
claimLeafy vegetables including Amaranthus graecizans, Portulaca oleracea, and Solanum nigrum are good sources of protein and minerals, specifically calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn).
measurementThe phytate content in Solanum nigrum (536 µg/100 g edible portion) is slightly lower than values obtained in a study conducted in Nigeria by Akubugwo et al. (2007).
claimAmaranthus graecizans, Solanum nigrum, Hypolepis sparsisora, and Portulaca quadrifida are known as 'ye kiremt migboch' (summer foods in Amharic) and are typically available between July and September, though they can be cultivated during the dry season with supplemental irrigation.
accountSolanum nigrum loses its bitter taste after being cooked.
measurementPhytate content in the analyzed plant species varied from 31.06 to 601.65 µg/100 g, with the lowest levels found in Dioscorea prehensilis (31.06 µg/100 g) and D. alata (90.17 µg/100 g), and the highest levels found in Carissa spinarum (601.65 µg/100 g) and Solanum nigrum (536.48 µg/100 g).
measurementThe leaves of Amaranthus graecizans, Hypolepis sparsisora, Portulaca oleracea, and Solanum nigrum contain protein levels of 17.95, 18.43, 15.62, and 19.26 g/100 g dry edible portion, respectively.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
claimAkhtar and Munir (1989) evaluated the gastric antiulcerogenic effects of Solanum nigrum, Brassica oleracea, and Ocimum basilicum in rats.