Desmodium adscendens vs Solanum xanthocarpum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Desmodium adscendens

Respiratory

Solanum virginianum

Respiratory

Desmodium adscendens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Solanum xanthocarpum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pan-tropical weed used as bronchodilator and anti-asthmatic; contains tryptamine derivatives.

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

Active Compounds

tryptamine, serotonin-like compounds, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

solasonine, solamargine, diosgenin, alkaloids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

asthma, bronchitis, allergies, liver conditions, aphrodisiac

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

Modern Uses

bronchodilator, anti-asthmatic, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic

bronchodilator, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, respiratory tonic

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried herb tea 3x/day; 2-4ml tincture

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs, liver disease

pregnancy, nightshade sensitivity

Side Effects

GI upset, drug interactions (tryptamines)

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E