Nipple fruit
Solanum mammosum
Solanum mammosum is a plant species utilized within various traditional medicinal practices. It has been historically applied to address bladder and kidney complaints, neuralgia, wounds, burns, caterpillar stings, colic, hemorrhoids, and various sores or infections. Scientific evidence regarding its efficacy is limited; however, fruit extracts have demonstrated antifungal activity against Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida albicans, likely due to the compound solamargine. Additionally, nanoparticle derivatives from the plant have shown potential antiviral activity in laboratory settings, and leaf extracts exhibit antioxidant properties. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in available data.
- Traditionally for
- bladder complaints · cold
- Traditions
- traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- bladder complaints
- cold
- kidney complaints
- neuralgia
- wounds
- burns
- caterpillar sting
- colic
- diuretic
- dog bites
- elephantiasis
- heart complaints
- hemorrhoids
- nephritis
- sores
What the science says
- Solanum mammosum and Dioon mejiae did not significantly affect the survival of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus under tested conditions.
- Solanum mammosum fruit extract shows antifungal activity against Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida albicans, with solamargine identified as the main active compound.
- The aqueous leaf extract of Solanum mammosum showed antioxidant activity and was used to produce silver nanoparticles with similar but lower activity.
- The study found that gold and silver nanoparticles derived from Solanum mammosum showed antiviral activity against Phi6 and Phi6 surrogate viruses.
- Solanum mammosum fruit extract and synthesized silver nanoparticles showed larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti larvae, with SmAgNPs being more toxic.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nipple fruit?
Nipple fruit (Solanum mammosum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Nipple fruit traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Nipple fruit for: bladder complaints, cold, kidney complaints, neuralgia, wounds, burns. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Nipple fruit?
Nipple fruit appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Nipple fruit?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Nipple fruit; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Solanum mammosum and Dioon mejiae did not significantly affect the survival of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus under tested conditions.
How strong is the evidence for Nipple fruit?
The strongest finding for Nipple fruit carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Nipple fruit safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Nipple fruit in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Nipple fruit interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Nipple fruit in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Nipple fruit?
Nipple fruit is also known as: Паслён сосочковый.
Is Nipple fruit a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Solanum mammosum L. (Solanaceae) fruit extract and their larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pharmacological validation of Solanum mammosum L. as an anti-infective agent: Role of solamargine. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Determination of Antioxidant Activity by Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC-FL), Cellular Antioxidant Activity (CAA), Electrochemical and Microbiological Analyses of Silver Nanoparticles Using the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Solanum mammo literature abstract metadata
- T2 Highin vitroactivity of gold and silver nanoparticles from Solanum mammosum L. against SARS-CoV-2 surrogate Phi6 and viral model PhiX174. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Probiotic Characteristics of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus as Influenced by New Food Sources. literature abstract metadata