Solanum xanthocarpum vs Glycyrrhiza aspera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Solanum xanthocarpum

Solanum virginianum

Respiratory

Respiratory

Solanum xanthocarpum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza aspera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Kazakh and Uzbek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

solasonine, solamargine, diosgenin, alkaloids, flavonoids

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

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

cough, bronchitis, digestive disorders, fever

Modern Uses

bronchodilator, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, respiratory tonic

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

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

3-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, nightshade sensitivity

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

hypertension, edema, hypokalemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E