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The study aims to assess the phytochemical profile, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of Solanum incanum extracts.

January 17, 2026Open Access

Phytochemical screening and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Solanum incanum: medicinal plant from Al-Baha Region

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The study aims to assess the phytochemical profile, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of Solanum incanum extracts.
Phytochemical screening of crude methanolic extract and fractions.
Extraction of leaf, stem bark, and fruit parts using various solvents.
Evaluation of antioxidant capacity using specific assays.
Assessment of antimicrobial activity via agar disc diffusion method.
Leaf and fruit extracts exhibited the highest levels of polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids.
Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester and 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid, methyl ester were significant components.
Ethyl acetate and water fractions from fruits and leaves showed the highest antioxidant capacity.
Some fractions demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity against tested bacteria and fungi.

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Evaluates the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Solanum incanum, indicating its potential medicinal uses.

Mohammed et al. (2026) studied this question.

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