RINGANI (SOLANUM XANTHOCARPUM): TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC APPLICATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC INSIGHTS – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Background: Ringani (Solanum xanthocarpum) is a renowned medicinal plant of the Solanaceae family, extensively mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. It forms a vital component of Dashamoola, exhibiting a broad therapeutic spectrum. Objective: To explore Ringani through the lens of Ayurvedic literature and contemporary biomedical research, emphasizing its morphology, pharmacology, and clinical applications. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using Ayurvedic texts, pharmacognostic databases, and peer-reviewed biomedical journals. Results: The plant exhibits anti-asthmatic, diuretic, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its phytoconstituents include steroidal alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins which support its traditional claims. Conclusion: Ringani demonstrates potential as an integrative phytomedicine. While classical texts provide therapeutic direction, modern studies confirm and expand upon these traditional uses, warranting further clinical validation.