Bugambilia vs Solanum xanthocarpum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bugambilia

Bougainvillea glabra

Respiratory

Solanum virginianum

Respiratory

Bugambilia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Solanum xanthocarpum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ornamental plant widely used in Mexican folk medicine for respiratory conditions, cough, and as a diuretic; the flowers are the medicinal part.

South Asian thorny nightshade; one of Dashamoola ten roots in Ayurveda; used for cough and asthma.

Active Compounds

betacyanin, betaxanthin, flavonoids, pinitol, tannins

solasonine, solamargine, diosgenin, alkaloids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory cough, Bronchitis, Diabetes management, Diuretic use

cough, asthma, bronchitis, fever, urinary conditions, Dashamoola herb

Modern Uses

Antitussive effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antidiabetic properties, Diuretic action

bronchodilator, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, respiratory tonic

Adult Dosage

Flower tea: 2-3 cups daily

3-5g dried plant decoction 2x/day; 1-2g powder

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypoglycemia medications

pregnancy, nightshade sensitivity

Side Effects

Mild digestive effects, Hypoglycemia risk with antidiabetics

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E