A pilot study on the clinical efficacy of Solanum xanthocarpum and Solanum trilobatum in bronchial asthma

Solanum xanthocarpum and Solanum trilobatum are widely used to treat respiratory diseases in southern Indian traditional medicine (Siddha). A pilot study was undertaken to investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of a single dose of the above herbs in mild to moderate bronchial asthma. The respiratory functions (FVC, FEV1, PEFR and FEF25–75%) were assessed by using a spirometer prior to and 2 h after oral administration of 300 mg powder of...