Yellow-fruit nightshade (Solanum Xanthocarpum)
Yellow-fruit nightshade (Solanum Xanthocarpum)
Solanum xanthocarpum (yellow-fruit nightshade; yellow berried nightshade) is a prickly Solanaceae plant used mainly in traditional medicine. In skincare, it would most likely appear as a botanical extract rather than a single chemically defined cosmetic active. Published studies report antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity in plant extracts, but the plant also contains steroidal alkaloids/glycoalkaloids that warrant caution for topical use, especially in crude or non-standardized extracts.
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Risks & Warnings
Crude or poorly standardized extracts may contain glycoalkaloids/steroidal alkaloids (e.g., solasodine-related compounds) that can be irritating and are not ideal for sensitive or compromised skin. Evidence for cosmetic topical safety is limited. Avoid use on broken skin, near eyes, or on highly reactive skin unless the extract is well-characterized and patch-tested.
