Role of Medicinal Plants in Treatment of Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary oedema is a manifestation of both cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic reasons. The clinical picture of Pulmonary oedema mainly include dyspnoea, orthopnoea, chest tightness and coughing. Although, the majority of patients admitted with Pulmonary oedema show rapid clinical improvement as result of intravenous (IV) Inotropes, blood pressure lowering drugs, diuretics etc. but, there is a general lack of good evidence to guide therapy. A number of studies showed efficacy of various natural plants such as garlic, rosemary, turnip etc. and their constituents to reduce lung inflammation. Future research is required to develop innovative pharmacotherapies based on natural medicinal plants capable of relieving symptoms of pulmonary oedema.