Analyzing the Secondary Metabolites and Pharmacological Activities of Solanum ferox: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Sistha Citra Depasthika Tanjungpura University, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0009-0000-5411-8248
  • Izory Roman Riyanto Chemistry Education Study Program, FKIP Universitas Tanjungpura, Jl. Prof. Dr. H. Hadari Nawari, Pontianak, 78124, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Masriani Chemistry Education Study Program, FKIP Universitas Tanjungpura, Jl. Prof. Dr. H. Hadari Nawari, Pontianak, 78124, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Rini Muharini Chemistry Education Study Program, FKIP Universitas Tanjungpura, Jl. Prof. Dr. H. Hadari Nawari, Pontianak, 78124, Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/hjkk.v13i4.17007

Keywords:

Solanum ferox, Secondary Metabolites, Pharmacology

Abstract

This study explores Solanum ferox, also known as Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal, as a rich source of secondary metabolites in herbal medicine. The main objective of this article is to highlight the secondary metabolites contained in S. ferox. The methodology employed is a Systematic Literature Review, following the PRISMA guidelines, which analyzes 8 selected articles published from 2018 onwards. These articles were sourced from Google Scholar, PubMed, and Mendeley databases, focusing on studies related to the phytochemistry of this plant. the results of the document analysis show Solanum ferox contains various compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, steroids, and saponins, which demonstrate significant potential in antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. These results also indicate the possible structures of the identified compounds, providing a deeper understanding of their bioactivity. Moreover, this study highlights how the diverse phytochemical profile of Solanum ferox supports its traditional use in herbal remedies. These findings emphasize the importance of further research to optimize the utilization of Solanum ferox in the development of safe, effective, and sustainable herbal medicines.

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Depasthika, S. C., Riyanto, I. R., Masriani, & Muharini, R. (2025). Analyzing the Secondary Metabolites and Pharmacological Activities of Solanum ferox: A Systematic Review. Hydrogen: Jurnal Kependidikan Kimia, 13(4), 798–808. https://doi.org/10.33394/hjkk.v13i4.17007

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