Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz
Ten patients suffering from COPD were included in the 60 days study. They were administered ipecacuana and songia tosta naturally found. Ipecacuanha contains the pseudo-tannin or cephaëlic acid and the alkaloids emetine (methylcephaeline) and cephaeline. The plant based preparations were used with good efficacy with 100-110 ug of emetine. It expels the phlegm or liquefies and facilitates the mucous to expel out for the relief of congestion in chest/ lungs. The cephaline also facilitates in mucous expulsion. The lung functional efficacy is improved with solution of Spongia tosta because it has been used in several ailments. It contains Avarol that inhibits inflammatory responses like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). The combination of both natural drugs give a synergistic effect to cop up the Emphysema (might be major cause of short breath in COPD) and mucolytic effect along with bronco-dilatation for the symptomatic relief of the COPD patient. Still the role of natural drugs is not clear and it needs further investigation on latest diagnostic tools for the better treatment and quality of the life of the COPD patients.
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