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Bronkasav® Liquid and Bronkamune® Tablets - Mode of Action
- Solanum xanthocarpum (Kantakari) – Bronchodilator
The scores for rhonchi, cough, breathlessness and sputum were decreased by solanum xanthocarpum treatment. S. xanthocarpum produced a progressive improvement in the ventilatory function of asthmatic individuals over 3 days .The improvement in PEFR (peak expiratory flow rate) and the reduction in other symptom scores clearly indicate a bronchodilator effect, a decrease of oedema and secretions in the airway lumen.
(Phytother Res. 2004 Oct;18(10):805-9)
- Adhatoda vasica (Vasa) – Antitussive
Oral administration of Adhatoda vasica (AV) extract to the guinea-pig showed antitussive activity similar to codeine against coughing induced by irritant aerosols.
(J Ethnopharmacol.1999 Nov 30; 67(3):361-5)
- Glycyrrhiza glabra( Yashtimadhu) – Anti-inflammatory and Antitussive
The inflammatory events in the lung were associated with the activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) and signal transducer and activator transcription-3 (STAT-3) activation in the lung. NF-kappaB and STAT-3 activation were significantly reduced by glycyrrhizin treatment.
(Pharmacol Res.2008 Jul;58(1):22-31. Epub 2008 Jun 11)
- Zingiber officinale( Soonth) – Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidant
Results suggest that the volatile oil of ginger influences both cell-mediated immune response and nonspecific proliferation of T lymphocyte, and may exert beneficial effects in a number of clinical conditions, such as chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
(J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Apr 21; 105(1-2):301-5)
- Syzygium aromaticum (Lavang) – Anti-allergic
The results indicate that SAFB inhibits immediate hypersensitivity by inhibition of histamine release from mast cells in vivo and in vitro.
(J Ethnopharmacol 1998 Mar; 60(2):125-31)
- Clerodendron serratum (Bharangi) – Anti-inflammatory and Anti-pyretic
The alcoholic extract (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o) of Clerodendron serratum roots produced a significant antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities in animal models. The results support the traditional claims of C. serratum as a remedy for pain, inflammation and fever.
(J Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Jun; 65(3):237-41)
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