Abstract

The use of traditional herbal medicine is still very popular in Pakistani Society. The present review paper aim on various traditional herbal medicines and its extracts used for the treatment of Asthma are discussed. It is prevalent and common in Villages and mountainous areas of Balochistan, where medicinal facilities are limited, so the people are rely on traditional herbal treatments for their diseases. Mostly herbal treatments are economical and very effective having fewer side effects. This review reveals that some herbal plants and their extract have Antiasthmatic properties. Unfortunately, scientific researches on herbal drugs are rare in term of controlled clinical trials. Hopefully, Scientific research will open new herbs in therapeutics.

Keywords:

Asthma, Balochistan, extracts, herbal medicines, safety, traditional medicine,

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