Fitoterapia. 2003 Apr; 74(3): 298-301.

Molluscicidal and antimicrobial activity of Solanum aculeastrum.

Wanyonyi AW, Chhabra SC, Mkoji G, Njue W, Tarus PK.

Kenyatta University, Chemistry Department, PO Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya.

The methanolic extract of the fresh root bark and berries of Solanum aculeastrum showed significant activity against host snails of schistosomiasis. The berries extract was more potent with 100% snail kill at 50 ppm. Fractionation increased activity with 100% mortality at 20 ppm. The aqueous and methanolic extracts of the berries showed moderate antimicrobial activity, increasing by fractionation.