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Lagundi Essay

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We know that lagundi is an effective and proven herbal medicine in treating some illness but in our generation today they usually use the medicine that prescribed by doctors or specialists. There are some studies and observations proves that lagundi can used to cure some illness. We all just have to learn and have knowledge about it.
According to some studies lagundi showed that it can prevent the body’s production of leukotriene’s which are release during asthma attack. Lagundi contains chrysoplenol that is a substance provides with anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory effects, the histamine can constrict the bronchial tubes, and inflammation of mucus membranes can cause wheezing so these effects can help the asthmatic. In addition, the Lagundi was found to obstruct leukotriene release. Leukotrienes, like histamine can provide to constricted breathing and inflammation of the lungs. Also in Japan, lagundi is recognized as an effective herbal medicine, it shown that it includes properties that make it an expectorant and it has been reported to use as a tonic as well and researches more …show more content…

This two medicines is suitable for children and adults but for the pregnant people they should consult their doctor before taking this treatment for cough and asthma. For the commercial medicine they have a syrup that is suitable for babies, children and adults. For the alternative medicine it is for the children and adults only, it is not suitable for the infants and babies. There’s an article say that ASCOF lagundi is more effective than the boiled lagundi because it is tested by doctors. But it’s not just for the commercial medicine it is also effective to use the herbal medicine to those people who don’t take medicine and to those who preferred to use herbal or home-made medicine in treating their

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